Senior CMM Inspector & Metrology Specialist

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California seeking a Metrology Specialist with CMM programming expertise. You will program and operate CMMs using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS or Polyworks, develop inspection plans, and interpret drawings to ensure parts meet tolerances in a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires 3+ years in metrology, experience with laser trackers or scanners, and MES familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in metrology with programming skills in CALYPSO, Polyworks, PC-DMIS, or Metrologic and hands on experience using CMMs, Laser Trackers, scanners or arms
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience creating and approving first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection
• Ability to identify/recognize inspection errors and initiate corrective action
• Experience with MES systems and creating inspection plans electronically
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
• Bonus qualifications: Associate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Bonus qualifications: Experience creating real time dashboards using Sigma, SQL, SAP

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS or Metrologic software to create measurement routines
• Lead the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan including the programming of CMMs, laser trackers and other inspection tools
• Interpret engineering drawings and translate them into CMM programs and inspection plans
• Perform inspections of parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with design tolerances and specifications
• Record and maintain accurate inspection data and reports to support statistical process analysis
• Regularly inspect and maintain CMM machines to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Ensure the CMM maintains calibration
• Troubleshoot and resolve CMM-related issues as they arise
• Ensure traceability of measurements and maintain compliance with company quality management systems

Skills

Metrology programming

GD&T reading

First article inspection

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CALYPSO

PolyWorks

PC-DMIS

Metrologic

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California seeking a Metrology Specialist with CMM programming expertise. You will program and operate CMMs using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS or Polyworks, develop inspection plans, and interpret drawings to ensure parts meet tolerances in a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires 3+ years in metrology, experience with laser trackers or scanners, and MES familiarity.