Senior CMM Inspector – Aerospace QA Leader

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long‑term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is seeking a skilled CMM Inspector to lead quality inspection of machined and sheet metal components and verify conformance to drawings and specifications. You will create and edit CMM programs, interpret results, and train other inspectors in a regulated aerospace setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, attention to detail, and strong communication as you support investigations, CAPA, and supplier quality activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands‑on inspection experience operating a CMM in a regulated industry.
• Three to five years (recent) inspection experience operating a CMM in the aerospace industry.
• Certification in Advanced Level CAD systems (CATIA and AutoCAD).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform all QA Inspector 3 duties and responsibilities (see QA Inspector 3 job description).
• Trade school or college courses in related fields (CMM, blueprint reading, GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets aerospace manufacturing drawings, including tolerances, customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Operates CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) to dimensionally inspect product.
• Manually inspects parts using CMM.
• Interprets CMM results to accurately compare product to engineering drawings/specifications and electronic models.
• Create and edit CMM programs in both online and offline mode.
• Accurately compares product to engineering drawings/specifications, purchase order, and manufacturing orders using common manual inspection equipment to accept or reject product to customer engineering requirements.
• Documents product acceptance/rejection on manufacturing order, processes any necessary rejection documentation, and performs various MRP system functions.
• Performs Rockwell and Eddy Current testing for product acceptance.
• Understands and applies statistical sampling techniques.
• Audits procedures and processes of shop inspection.
• Reviews outside processing certifications of nondestructive testing, chemical processing, and finish, and verify physical appearance of final product for conformance to engineering specifications.
• Fully capable of understanding, performing, and completing FAI’s in accordance with Company and AS9102 requirements.
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer focus

Organization

Teamwork

Company policy awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or college courses in related fields (CMM, blueprint reading, GD&T)

Certification in Advanced CAD systems (CATIA & AutoCAD)

Tools

CMM

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is seeking a skilled CMM Inspector to lead quality inspection of machined and sheet metal components and verify conformance to drawings and specifications. You will create and edit CMM programs, interpret results, and train other inspectors in a regulated aerospace setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, attention to detail, and strong communication as you support investigations, CAPA, and supplier quality activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.