Senior QA Inspector III — CMM & Metrology, Second Shift

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Walpole (NH); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bird-Johnson Propeller Company is seeking a QA Inspector III to support second-shift dimensional inspection and quality verification of marine propellers and related hardware. The role emphasizes CMM inspection using Zeiss equipment, plus traditional metrology tools, to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The position also involves documentation, nonconformance review, and process improvement activities, with interaction across manufacturing, engineering, and

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in quality inspection or metrology in a manufacturing environment, preferably heavy/precision machining or aerospace/defense.
• Experience with Zeiss CMM programs (Calypso experience strongly preferred).
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Proficient with standard mechanical inspection tools and gauges.
• Experience with electronic data collection, inspection records, and basic MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and documentation discipline.
• Strong communication skills: clear written documentation of inspection results and nonconformance data; effective verbal communication with operators, engineers, and supervisors across shifts.
• Ability to access controlled items and/or articles (Requires U.S. citizenship).

Aufgaben

• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using a Zeiss CMM, including setup, program execution, and basic program edits as needed.
• Review CMM and manual inspection results; investigate out-of-tolerance conditions and assist in root cause analysis.
• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using a Leica Laser Tracker.
• Set up and use a variety of precision measuring tools (micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, etc.).
• Document inspection results in accordance with company quality procedures, including FAI, in-process, and final inspection reports.
• Support nonconformance processes by providing accurate dimensional data and technical input with engineering support.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support and/or perform NDT-related activities as required by procedures and qualifications (e.g., coordinating NDT, preparing parts and documentation for NDT, reviewing NDT reports for completeness and correctness).
• Maintain calibration status and proper care of inspection equipment, including CMM and related fixtures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence of inspection and quality control activities.
• Review and overcheck quality paperwork and data packs as necessary to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with first- and second-shift personnel (quality, manufacturing, engineering) to ensure clear handoffs, accurate status updates, and timely escalation of issues.
• Work self-sufficiently on second shift, organizing daily workload, prioritizing inspections, and making sound decisions within established procedures and specifications along with operations input.

Kenntnisse

Quality inspection

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zeiss CMM

Calypso

Leica Laser Tracker

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Bird-Johnson Propeller Company is seeking a QA Inspector III to support second-shift dimensional inspection and quality verification of marine propellers and related hardware. The role emphasizes CMM inspection using Zeiss equipment, plus traditional metrology tools, to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The position also involves documentation, nonconformance review, and process improvement activities, with interaction across manufacturing, engineering, and