Aerospace CMM & FAI Inspection Lead

Flint Hills Resources; Austin, Georgetown (TX, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist to own First Article Inspections (FAI) and precision metrology for high-reliability connector and cable assemblies in Austin, TX. You will work with engineering, production and quality to ensure traceability and customer compliance.

You will define measurement strategies using GD&T, operate CMMs and portable arms, prepare FAI packages, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and SPC tooling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on inspection/metrology experience in connector, cable assembly, or precision interconnect manufacturing (or equivalent military experience).
• Proficient using CMMs and inspection software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, PolyWorks) or programmable portable arms.
• Proficiently able to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to inspection planning.
• Experience performing FAIs and preparing AS9102-style FAI packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute connector-specific First Article Inspections and compile AS9102-style and customer-specific FAI packages to demonstrate product readiness.
• Define measurement strategies for connector geometries using GD&T, identifying critical-to-function features and ensuring inspection completeness.
• Operate and program metrology equipment (CMMs, portable arms, vision systems) and manage inspection fixtures, gages, and test jigs to sustain measurement integrity.
• Maintain calibration and traceability records in compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 and prepare for internal and external quality audits.
• Use MSA/Gage R&R and SPC data to verify measurement system capability, monitor key characteristics, and drive corrective actions when trends indicate risk.
• Coach and train production operators on inspection methods, gage use, IPC/WHMA-A-620 connector acceptance, and best practices to prevent FOD and contamination.
• Support root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions for connector-specific failures, escalating critical issues to engineering or customers when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inspection efficiency, test coverage, and product quality.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Inspection & metrology

Reading drawings

AS9102 FAI

Education

Associate degree in metrology or related field (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC-DMIS

Zeiss Calypso

PolyWorks

Portable arms

Job description

Molex is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist to own First Article Inspections (FAI) and precision metrology for high-reliability connector and cable assemblies in Austin, TX. You will work with engineering, production and quality to ensure traceability and customer compliance.

You will define measurement strategies using GD&T, operate CMMs and portable arms, prepare FAI packages, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and SPC tooling.