Quality Assurance Inspector

Talon Precision; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick days

Paid training and cross-training

Job summary

Talon Precision is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to verify precision-machined components against print and quality standards at first piece, in-process, and final stages. You will document each lot under our ISO 9001 system to ensure parts ship right the first time.

Responsibilities include first piece and final inspections, CMM programming and reports, and maintaining quality records. The role supports audits and continuous improvement within a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of inspection experience in a machining job shop.
• Skilled with calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, thread and plug gages, and CMM inspection.
• Blueprint reading and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Able to interpret customer paperwork to complete shipping and final inspection documents.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform first piece acceptance inspections on the shop floor for CNC operations.
• Conduct receiving, in-process and final mechanical and visual inspections.
• Run CMM inspections and verify tight tolerances.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and prepare reports as required by the QMS and customers.
• Complete final inspection and certification packages on finished parts before shipment.
• Create and maintain quality records, and enter inspection data into company systems.
• Help keep measuring devices calibrated and maintained per company procedure and ISO 9001
• Help disposition discrepant material through the discrepant material reporting system.
• Support customer, internal and third-party audits.
• Support continuous improvement and the company's quality objectives.

Skills

Inspection experience

CMM inspection

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Data entry / record keeping

Multitasking

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Position summary

The Quality Assurance Inspector inspects precision-machined components against print and quality standards at first piece, in-process and final stages. You keep every lot accurate and documented under our ISO 9001 quality system, so parts ship right the first time.

Key responsibilities

• Perform first piece acceptance inspections on the shop floor for CNC operations.
• Conduct receiving, in-process and final mechanical and visual inspections.
• Run CMM inspections and verify tight tolerances.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and prepare reports as required by the QMS and customers.
• Complete final inspection and certification packages on finished parts before shipment.
• Create and maintain quality records, and enter inspection data into company systems.
• Help keep measuring devices calibrated and maintained per company procedure and ISO 9001
• Help disposition discrepant material through the discrepant material reporting system.
• Support customer, internal and third-party audits.
• Support continuous improvement and the company's quality objectives.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of inspection experience in a machining job shop.
• Skilled with calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, thread and plug gages, and CMM inspection.
• Blueprint reading and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Able to interpret customer paperwork to complete shipping and final inspection documents.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry and record keeping.

Preferred qualifications

• CMM programming experience, preferrably with PC-DMIS
• Experience with optical comparators and air gaging.
• Working knowledge of trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of gage calibration systems.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment.

Benefits

• Benefits vary by location and typically include:
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days
• Paid training and cross-training, with a clear path to advance
• A clean, safe, well-equipped shop

Eligibility

Many Talon companies perform defense work subject to U.S. export-control rules (ITAR). For those positions, candidates must be a U.S. Person (a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

About Talon Precision

Talon Precision is building the premier precision machining and advanced manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, space and other mission-critical markets. It focuses on tight-tolerance, geometrically complex components where quality, reliability and precision are paramount. Talon companies are locally led and nationally supported. Each keeps the legacy and culture that made it great, while Talon adds the resources, technology and talent to help it grow. Across its companies, capabilities include multi-axis CNC milling and turning, Swiss machining, EDM, precision grinding, welding, value-added engineering, and assembly and kitting. Talon is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, and backed by $75 million of initial equity capital. Learn more at talonpx.com.

Disclaimer

This description covers the general duties of the role. It is not a complete list of all work that may be required, and it is not an employment contract, express or implied. Employment is at-will. Talon Precision and its companies are equal opportunity employers.