Aerospace CMM & Laser Inspector

NCSL International; Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America in Vista, CA is seeking a skilled CMM Laser Inspector to lead advanced dimensional inspection using CMMs, laser scanners, and portable metrology tools. You will develop inspection strategies, analyze data, and ensure product conformity to GD&T and AS9100/AS9102 requirements.

You will collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to generate FAIRs and maintain ISO 17025 compliance, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in metrology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5–10 years of aerospace dimensional inspection experience.
• Expert knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience programming and operating CMMs using PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS, or equivalent software.
• Experience with laser trackers, laser scanning systems, portable CMM arms, and 3D measurement technologies.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO 17025, and aerospace customer quality requirements.
• Experience completing AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Experience performing GR&R, MSA, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, CATIA, and product definition datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections of aerospace components and tooling using CMMs, laser scanners, portable arms, and precision equipment.
• Operate, validate, execute, and optimize CMM/laser inspection programs from drawings and CAD models.
• Serve as site focal point for advanced metrology activities and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Develop inspection strategies and metrology best practices to ensure accurate verification.
• Interpret GD&T and specifications per ASME Y14.5, AS9100, and other standards.
• Verify conformance via FAIRs, first articles, in-process, and final inspections as required.
• Analyze data, perform capability studies, and report trends to Quality and Engineering teams.
• Generate inspection reports and quality records per AS9102 requirements.

Skills

ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards

CMM programming & operation

Laser trackers & laser scanning

MS Office & quality systems

Interpretation of drawings/CAD/CATIA

FAI knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PolyWorks

PC-DMIS

Calypso

MCOSMOS

Job description

Sonaca North America in Vista, CA is seeking a skilled CMM Laser Inspector to lead advanced dimensional inspection using CMMs, laser scanners, and portable metrology tools. You will develop inspection strategies, analyze data, and ensure product conformity to GD&T and AS9100/AS9102 requirements.

You will collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to generate FAIRs and maintain ISO 17025 compliance, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in metrology.