Quality Technician - Sr. Quality Technician - Mechanical Systems - Quality Control

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We are a research and development organization conducting independent projects for government and industry in a hands-on lab environment. The Quality Technician role focuses on inspecting complex, tight-tolerance components to ensure they meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.

Responsibilities include performing FAIs and using CMMs to verify measurements. The position offers room to grow into advanced CMM inspection and programming, with collaboration across engineering and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and technical training in quality inspection.
• 2–10 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with CMMs preferred; interest in CMM programming a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify conformance to requirements.
• Conduct and document FAIs and review manufacturing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Use CMM equipment to support dimensional inspections (programming experience not required) and assist with validating inspection results.
• Help interpret inspection data and contribute to improved methods for tight-tolerance features and inspection efficiency.
• Complete inspection reports, quality records, and traceability documentation, and assist with calibration control of equipment.
• Identify and track nonconforming material, support root cause and corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the team by performing in-process inspections, communicating trends and issues, and collaborating with engineering to resolve quality concerns.
• Assist with audits, safety practices, and cross-functional teamwork to ensure quality and customer requirements are met.
• Take instruction and direction to follow tasks safely and accurately from senior staff.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

CMM operation

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in quality inspection

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Who We Are

We are R&D problem-solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients; since 1947 we work toward the betterment of humankind, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to develop solutions.

As a Quality Technician in Applied Power Division, you’ll inspect custom components for critical R&D projects, working directly with machinists and engineers in a hands-on lab environment. Ability to obtain a security clearance is required. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500.00 in your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role

Help ensure every part we deliver meets customer requirements and internal quality standards by performing accurate dimensional inspections on complex, tight-tolerance components. Your work directly supports product performance and customer confidence. Use your inspection experience, GD&T understanding, and familiarity with CMMs to perform and support dimensional verification activities. Overtime, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills into advanced CMM inspection and programming. Work closely with engineering and leadership to identify issues early, provide clear feedback, and support ongoing quality and process improvements. Bring a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset. Be willing to learn new tools and methods, take on tasks beyond your initial job description, and support the broader team wherever quality and problem-solving are needed.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify conformance to requirements.
• Conduct and document FAIs and review manufacturing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Use CMM equipment to support dimensional inspections (programming experience not required) and assist with validating inspection results.
• Help interpret inspection data, and over time, contribute to improved methods for complex, tight-tolerance features and inspection efficiency Complete inspection reports, quality records, and traceability documentation, and assist with calibration control of equipment.
• Help identify and track nonconforming material, support root cause and corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the team by performing in-process inspections, communicating trends and issues, and collaborating with engineering to resolve quality concerns.
• Assist with audits, safety practices, and cross-functional teamwork to ensure quality and customer requirements are met.
• Take instruction and direction to follow tasks safely and accurately from senior staff.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant technical training and substantial on-the-job experience in quality inspection.
• 2-10 years: Quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with precision machined components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience operating CMMs for inspection is strongly preferred;
• interest in learning CMM programming over time is a plus.
• Experience creating fixtures to stabilize parts for accurate measurement.
• Experience working in a job shop or high-mix, low-volume custom manufacturing environment is a plus.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.