Aerospace Quality Inspector: CMM & GD&T Expert

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Monroe, NC, is hiring a Quality Specialist for an 11-month full-time contract. The role centers on precision inspections to ensure aerospace components meet engineering specs and customer requirements, using CMMs and standard inspection methods.

This position emphasizes AS9100/quality-system compliance, PPAP/MSA/FAI support, and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to maintain production readiness and safety in a cutting-edge Additive Design and

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA/AS) with 2+ years experience, or a BA/BS in a related field, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Experience performing dimensional or mechanical inspections with precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Strong documentation skills with accurate inspection records.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods during inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of manufactured components.
• Verify product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and quality procedures.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to validate critical dimensional characteristics.
• Set up inspection equipment, execute existing CMM programs, and analyze measurement results.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and inspection criteria.
• Maintain accurate inspection records within MES and QMS.
• Document and communicate nonconformances for review by Quality and Engineering teams.
• Support containment activities, inspection investigations, and corrective actions.
• Assist with PPAP, MSA, and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements through thorough documentation and inspection execution.
• Support compliance with AS9100 and other applicable quality standards.
• Manage calibration schedules and records for inspection equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on measurement and inspection equipment.
• Verify calibration status and operational readiness before inspection activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting inspection equipment and improving measurement processes.
• Participate in 5S, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to meet production priorities.
• Attend regular quality, production, and team meetings.
• Support global collaboration through occasional virtual meetings outside standard shift hours when needed.

Skills

CMM operation

Dimensional inspection

GD&T interpretation

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS or BA/BS option

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PC-DMIS

MES

QMS

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, Monroe, NC, is hiring a Quality Specialist for an 11-month full-time contract. The role centers on precision inspections to ensure aerospace components meet engineering specs and customer requirements, using CMMs and standard inspection methods.

This position emphasizes AS9100/quality-system compliance, PPAP/MSA/FAI support, and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to maintain production readiness and safety in a cutting-edge Additive Design and