QC Lead & CMM Programmer for Aerospace Precision

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC is seeking a QC Lead/CMM Programmer to join a precision-machined aerospace components team in San Jose, CA. You will program and operate Zeiss CMMs, lead QC inspectors, and ensure AS9100/ISO9001 quality standards in a high-mix prototyping environment.

The role emphasizes GD&T interpretation, First Article Inspections per AS9102, and continuous process improvements. Competitive hourly pay of $45–$55, comprehensive benefits, and a direct impact on product quality are

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of mechanical quality-control inspection experience in precision CNC machining.
• Proven experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Strong proficiency in manual inspection techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Ability to independently resolve measurement discrepancies and make final quality decisions.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements and AS9100/ISO 9001 environments.
• Experience leading and prioritizing work for a QC team.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate a Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for dimensional inspections.
• Manage QC department priorities and workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Lead, assign, and oversee QC Inspectors to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform detailed manual inspections using surface plates, height gages, micrometers, and other precision tools.
• Serve as the final authority on escalated inspection and quality issues.
• Independently verify CMM results through manual measurements and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Use High QA software for inspection planning and documentation.
• Collaborate with machinists and production teams to maintain efficient part flow.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support quality audits.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to inspection processes and quality assurance methods.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Quality inspection

Team leadership

AS9100/ISO 9001

AS9102

Manual inspection

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Mitutoyo optical comparator

Starrett vision systems

High QA software

Job description

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC is seeking a QC Lead/CMM Programmer to join a precision-machined aerospace components team in San Jose, CA. You will program and operate Zeiss CMMs, lead QC inspectors, and ensure AS9100/ISO9001 quality standards in a high-mix prototyping environment.

The role emphasizes GD&T interpretation, First Article Inspections per AS9102, and continuous process improvements. Competitive hourly pay of $45–$55, comprehensive benefits, and a direct impact on product quality are