Senior CMM Inspector: GD&T, CAI & Aerospace Quality

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group, based in Southern California, seeks a Quality Inspector III to perform dimensional inspections with CAI equipment and GD&T at the operator level, under the Quality Control Manager. You will interpret drawings, verify contractual requirements, and support aerospace/defense programs in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with CAI tools (CMMs/PC-DMIS).

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years as a dimensional inspector.
• Minimum 3 years operating CAI equipment (CMMs) at the operator level.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and interpreting engineering drawings/specifications.
• Ability to perform basic algebra and trigonometry for inspection calculations.
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams and proficiency in Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent inspections, validations, and verifications of hardware to ensure compliance with drawings and contractual requirements.
• Perform intermediate-level inspections utilizing surface plates and CAI equipment at the operator level (CMMs/PC-DMIS).
• Utilize CAI equipment like FARO/Romer arms, laser trackers, and video dimensioning systems at the operator level.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles including Angularity, Profile, Runout, Symmetry, and True Position.
• Calculate true positions using basic algebra and trigonometry.
• Interpret and communicate inspection results to engineers, customers, and management.
• Utilize inspection programs and 3D models for CAI equipment as needed.
• Perform casting and forging layouts when required.
• Mentor and oversee junior inspectors.
• Support source inspections and travel as needed for quality assurance activities.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

CAI equipment operation

GD&T interpretation

Engineering communication

MS Word & Excel

English fluency

Lift 35lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMs (PC-DMIS)

Laser Trackers

Video Dimensioning tools

PC-DIMIS software

Job description

The Marvin Group, based in Southern California, seeks a Quality Inspector III to perform dimensional inspections with CAI equipment and GD&T at the operator level, under the Quality Control Manager. You will interpret drawings, verify contractual requirements, and support aerospace/defense programs in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with CAI tools (CMMs/PC-DMIS).