Quality Control Technician

JGA Space & Defense; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

JGA Space & Defense in Huntersville, NC seeks a Quality Control Technician II to perform dimensional inspection for incoming, in-process, and finished parts. You will operate CMM equipment, interpret inspection programs, and ensure conformance to drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities include reading GD&T, selecting appropriate measuring tools, recording results, and maintaining traceability and documentation within JGA's Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of quality inspection or related precision manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency operating CMM equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T).
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Experience within a controlled Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured and purchased components.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment using established inspection programs.
• Review and interpret CMM measurement data and identify results that do not meet tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Select and properly use appropriate precision measurement equipment based on the feature and tolerance.
• Record, review, and maintain accurate inspection and measurement results.
• Verify incoming material and product against purchase orders, drawings, specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspection to verify products meet drawing, specifications, documentation, and customer requirements.

Skills

CMM operation proficiency

Reading eng. drawings & GD&T

Documentation & record-keeping

Communicate nonconforming conditions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certificate preferred

Tools

CMM equipment

Micrometers & calipers

Height gauges & bore gauges

Job description

Company Description

JGA Space & Defense is a leading manufacturer of advanced composites and precision machined components for aerospace, space, and defense industries. Founded as Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions, JGA evolved from high-performance racing to provide mission‑critical solutions for national security and space exploration. With decades of expertise in solid rocket motor hardware such as rocket nozzle insulators and assemblies, the company is dedicated to advancing the U.S. defense supply chain. Operating from its Huntersville, North Carolina facility, JGA supports next‑generation technologies for space and defense applications.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician II independently performs dimensional inspection and quality‑control activities for incoming, in‑process, and completed products. This position requires demonstrated proficiency with CMM operation, precision measurement equipment, engineering drawings, inspection documentation, and identification of nonconforming conditions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured and purchased components.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment using established inspection programs and appropriate fixturing/setup techniques.
• Review and interpret CMM measurement data and identify results that do not meet specified tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and applicable GD&T requirements.
• Select and properly use appropriate precision measurement equipment based on the feature and tolerance being inspected.
• Perform dimensional inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Record, review, and maintain accurate inspection and measurement results.
• Verify incoming material and product against purchase orders, drawings, specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspection to verify products meet applicable drawing, specification, documentation, and customer requirements prior to release.
• Compile and review quality documentation packages to ensure required records are complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Identify and document nonconforming product or inspection results and communicate findings to Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other appropriate personnel.
• Support investigation and resolution of inspection discrepancies.
• Maintain required inspection records and traceability in accordance with JGA's Quality Management System.
• Assist in training developing Quality Control Technicians on measurement techniques, inspection practices, and documentation requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to inspection processes, measurement methods, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree, certificate, or equivalent training preferred.
• Typically 2–5 years of quality inspection or related precision manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating CMM equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Demonstrated proficiency with precision hand measuring equipment.
• Experience performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to independently identify and communicate nonconforming conditions.
• Experience working within a controlled Quality Management System.

Preferred:

Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience, AS9100 experience, advanced GD&T knowledge, and/or NDT experience or certification.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, composite materials, dust, adhesives, solvents, and curing equipment.
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, respirators (as required), and hearing protection.
• May require overtime and weekend work based on production schedules and customer demand.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance