Aerospace Precision Metrology Engineer

6 Degrees Search; Tittabawassee Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Engineer at 6 Degrees Search will ensure dimensional accuracy, performance, and reliability of aerospace-grade ball screws and precision-machined parts. You will perform in-machine measurements, develop inspection plans, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to uphold aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections with CMMs, leading FAI documentation, and enabling root-cause analysis with corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years aerospace quality experience.
• Strong proficiency in dimensional metrology and ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to evaluate customer concerns with limited supervision.
• Experience reviewing quotes and quality requirements for POs.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision dimensional inspections of ball screws and related components using CMMs, optics, and micrometers.
• Conduct in-machine inspection to validate tool offsets and machining accuracy.
• Develop and maintain inspection and control plans and FAI documentation.
• Verify lead accuracy, pitch variation, straightness, runout, and surface finish.
• Collaborate with machinists to ensure processes meet tolerances.
• Validate process capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical features.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for nonconforming parts.
• Review and approve work instructions and process changes.
• Ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance and customer specs.
• Prepare FAI packages, inspection reports, deviation requests, and quality records.
• Participate in audits, supplier assessments, and customer reviews.
• Work with design to interpret GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Partner with manufacturing to optimize fixturing and inspection workflows.
• Support supplier quality activities including incoming inspection and SCAs.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

GD&T ASME Y14.5

CMM programming

In-machine inspection

PC-DMIS / Zeiss Calypso

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Zeiss Calypso

Job description

The Quality Engineer at 6 Degrees Search will ensure dimensional accuracy, performance, and reliability of aerospace-grade ball screws and precision-machined parts. You will perform in-machine measurements, develop inspection plans, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to uphold aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections with CMMs, leading FAI documentation, and enabling root-cause analysis with corrective actions.