Aerospace First Article Inspector — CMM & GD&T Expert

Princeton Tool Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Princeton Tool Inc in Tampa, FL, seeks an experienced First Article Inspector to lead FAI inspections, program CMMs, and ensure aerospace part conformity. You will work with engineering and production to resolve issues and uphold ITAR compliance.

The role targets senior-level expertise in Calypso-based CMM programs and AS9102/Ford standards, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a dynamic defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in operating and programming CMMs for aerospace/defense.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with AS9102 and FAI documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article inspections and verify customer specifications.
• Prepare and execute CMM programs for FAI of complex parts.
• Document inspection results and identify non-conformances.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve discrepancies.
• Program and operate CMMs to measure aerospace/defense components.
• Develop and modify CMM programs from drawings/CAD models.
• Utilize Calypso to write, optimize, verify inspection programs.
• Maintain/calibrate CMM equipment and provide QA support.
• Analyze inspection data and contribute to quality reports.
• Review drawings and work instructions for standards compliance.
• Train team members in CMM operations and programming.

Skills

Calypso software

CMM programming

CMM operation

GD&T

AS9102 knowledge

First article inspection

Inspection data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Robotic CMMs

Education

Associate or Bachelor in technical field

Tools

CMM machines

Calypso software

Job description

Princeton Tool Inc in Tampa, FL, seeks an experienced First Article Inspector to lead FAI inspections, program CMMs, and ensure aerospace part conformity. You will work with engineering and production to resolve issues and uphold ITAR compliance.

The role targets senior-level expertise in Calypso-based CMM programs and AS9102/Ford standards, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a dynamic defense-focused environment.