Quality Inspector - FAI & GD&T Expert | Equity

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Shift differential

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Quality Inspector to help ensure every product meets the highest standards of precision, safety, and reliability in metal additive manufacturing. You will apply inspection methods, quality systems, and problem-solving to safeguard customer trust and drive continuous improvement.

The shift is Friday through Sunday with selected Thursdays 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. You will work with CMMs, vision systems, and other tools, collaborating with operations to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing part inspections with strong drawing interpretation.
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI), Test Method Validation (TMV), and developing inspection methods.
• Proficiency in AQL sampling techniques.
• Experience with medical device, aerospace, or defense manufacturing required.
• Hands-on experience with advanced inspection equipment and software, including CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, profilometers, and blue light scanners (e.g., Zeiss, Faro, Keyence).

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and routine part inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
• Verify that materials, equipment, processes, and products comply with quality specifications.
• Develop and validate inspection and test methods; assist in creating SOPs and inspection protocols.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on product quality metrics.
• Support compliance with customer, internal, industry (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and regulatory requirements through audits and gap analysis.
• Assist in developing and implementing process controls, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.
• Inspect manufactured parts, issuing non-conformance reports, and facilitating MRB hardware disposition and corrective action tasks.
• Work independently and manage daily priorities with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate with operations personnel to ensure production needs are met.
• Initiate and communicate identified nonconformances.

Skills

GD&T

FAI/TMV methods

AQL sampling

CMMs/vision systems

Root cause analysis

Inspection planning

Tools

Zeiss

Faro

Keyence

Profilometers

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Quality Inspector to help ensure every product meets the highest standards of precision, safety, and reliability in metal additive manufacturing. You will apply inspection methods, quality systems, and problem-solving to safeguard customer trust and drive continuous improvement.

The shift is Friday through Sunday with selected Thursdays 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. You will work with CMMs, vision systems, and other tools, collaborating with operations to