Quality Control Technician - Metrology

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Quality Control Technician - Metrology to support the space program. The role focuses on precision measurement of flight hardware, including CMM programming and first-article inspection.

You will verify incoming materials and subcontracted parts, maintain calibration records, and generate quality reports while ensuring compliance with AS9100. Onsite work with emphasis on GD&T and advanced inspection tools.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent resident status
• Associate degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of recent and related work experience
• GD&T experience
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment
• Experience with laser tracking/scanning equipment
• Experience supporting mechanical assembly verifications
• Advanced experience with quality inspection tools
• PC-DMIS programming proficiency (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CMM equipment (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar) for dimensional and first-article inspections.
• Perform dimensional verification of incoming materials, purchased parts, and subcontracted products against drawings, specifications, and AS9100 requirements.
• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators) and laser tracking/scanning equipment to verify conformance.
• Maintain tool control and calibration records; ensure equipment is calibrated and working correctly.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports; collate test data and draft quality reports.
• Report quality anomalies to the Quality Supervisor/Engineer and urgently communicate quality, safety, or compliance concerns.
• Identify and implement improvements to quality control processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T

CMM programming

Laser tracking/scanning

Mechanical assembly verification

Quality inspection tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

The Quality Control Technician - Metrology will support the space program located in Houston, Texas.

Responsible for the precision measurement of flight hardware; from Coordinate Measuring Machine programming to first-article inspection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program, set up, and operate CMM equipment (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar) for dimensional and first-article inspections.


• Perform dimensional verification of incoming materials, purchased parts, and subcontracted products against drawings, specifications, and AS9100 requirements.


• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators) and laser tracking/scanning equipment to verify conformance.


• Maintain tool control and calibration records; ensure equipment is calibrated and working correctly.


• Develop and maintain inspection reports; collate test data and draft quality reports.


• Report quality anomalies to the Quality Supervisor/Engineer and urgently communicate quality, safety, or compliance concerns.


• Identify and implement improvements to quality control processes.


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.


• Must have an associate degree or equivalent.


• Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.


• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 7+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.


• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience.


• Experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment.


• Experience with laser tracking/scanning equipment.


• Experience supporting mechanical assembly verifications.


• Advanced experience with quality inspection tools.

DESIRED:

• PC-DMIS programming proficiency.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.


• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.


• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.


• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.


• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.


• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.


• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.


• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).


• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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