Machine Shop Quality Inspector - CMM Programmer

Rocket Lab; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Machine Shop Quality Inspector – CMM Programmer to oversee quality assurance through CMM programming and part inspection. This role involves creating inspection plans, documenting nonconformances, and ensuring effective communication within the engineering team. Candidates must have a high school diploma and several years of related programming experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years programming experience with Hexagon CMM and PCDemis software required.
• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality system needed.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Program Hexagon CMM and Romer Arm with PCDemis software.
• Perform measurement inspection of parts, including AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• Communicate effectively with inspectors, machinists, and engineering teams.

Skills

GD&T

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PCDemis Software

Epicor ERP

Job description

SCHEDULE:
Swing: 3pm-1:30am

SUMMARY:

The Machine Shop Quality Inspector – CMM Programmer programs CMM and supports Quality Assurance with inspection of parts with metrology equipment. Reports to the Quality Manager.

ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Programs Hexagon CMM and Romer Arm with PCDemis software and associated inspection

• Creates part setup plans for CMM

• Provides feedback to machine shop and engineering for adjustments as required

• Performs measurement inspection of parts, including AS9102 First Article Inspection

• Documents nonconformances as they are discovered

• Assists Quality Assurance with other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Communicates effectively with inspectors, machinists, and engineering teams

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Required Education: High School diploma
• Proficiency with GD&T
• 3+ years programming Hexagon CMM and PCDemis software
• Working experience in AS9100 or equivalent quality system
• Epicor ERP experience highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.