Quality Assurance Technician

Accelera; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Sterling, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold the highest standards for our manufactured components, using CMM and laser scanning to verify conformance to engineering specifications. You will perform dimensional inspections on incoming, in-process and final parts, program CMMs with PC-DMIS, apply GD&T, and maintain detailed quality records to support continuous improvement.

Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 and metrology software like FARO Arm and PolyWorks is a

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Must have hands-on CMM programming experience.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 is preferred.
• Solid documentation of inspection results in software.
• Experience in precision manufacturing quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process and final parts to blueprints and drawings.
• Program and operate CMMs with PC-DMIS for complex geometries.
• Apply GD&T to analyze and report conformity.
• Perform FAI and maintain quality records for improvement.
• Use FARO Arm and PolyWorks for 3D measurements.
• Identify and document nonconformities and coordinate with engineering.
• Ensure calibration of micrometers, height gauges and tools.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Precision manufacturing experience

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC-DMIS

FARO Arm

PolyWorks

CMM

Job description

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of precision and excellence for our manufactured components. You will utilize advanced metrology tools, including CMM and laser scanning, to ensure every finished product meets rigorous engineering specifications and customer requirements.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of precision and excellence for our manufactured components. You will utilize advanced metrology tools, including CMM and laser scanning, to ensure every finished product meets rigorous engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive dimensional inspections on incoming, in-process, and final components to verify strict adherence to blueprints and technical drawings.
• Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS to validate complex part geometries.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to analyze and report on component conformity.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and maintain detailed quality records to support continuous improvement.
• Utilize FARO Arm equipment and PolyWorks software to conduct precise 3D measurements.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming parts while collaborating with engineering teams to resolve quality discrepancies.
• Ensure all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and height gauges, are calibrated and ready for use.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in precision manufacturing quality inspection.
• Strong proficiency in reading complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with CMM programming and manual precision measuring tools.
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T standards.
• Ability to document findings accurately using quality inspection software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace-grade FAI documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software for dimensional analysis.
• Advanced training in metrology or related technical fields.