Senior QC Inspector: Precision Metrology & CMM

Applied Materials; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to perform advanced incoming, in-process, and final inspections of precision components, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.

You will guide complex inspections, operate metrology tools, and document results in quality systems while coaching other inspectors and collaborating with engineering and production to sustain on-time manufacturing and exceptional product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Quality Control inspection, dimensional inspection, precision manufacturing, or a related quality/manufacturing environment.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Proficiency with common precision measurement equipment and automated/manual inspection systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex inspections independently and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and data integrity.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize competing inspection requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex dimensional, visual, and final inspections of precision components using engineering drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, and established acceptance criteria.
• Independently operate and interpret results from precision measurement and inspection equipment, including CMM, vision systems, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, surface/profile measurement equipment, and other applicable metrology tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, inspection requirements, and customer specifications to determine product conformity.
• Prioritize and manage multiple inspection assignments simultaneously based on production schedules, customer commitments, material availability, and management direction to minimize manufacturing delays.
• Maintain expected inspection productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time while ensuring inspection quality is not compromised.
• Accurately document inspection results in applicable quality systems, inspection reports, travelers, data sheets, and other required records, ensuring complete and traceable quality documentation.
• Serve as a senior technical resource within the inspection team, assisting with complex inspections, measurement methodology, equipment usage, and troubleshooting.
• Verify inspection equipment is within calibration requirements before use and maintain inspection equipment and work areas in a clean, organized, and controlled condition.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection efficiency, measurement methods, workflow, documentation, and quality controls and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain effective communication with the supervisor and cross-functional teams regarding inspection status, workload, priorities, quality concerns, and potential production impacts.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and elevate issues promptly when necessary.
• Follow all applicable quality, safety, EHS, cleanroom, handling, and company procedures.

Skills

GD&T reading

Inspection planning

CMM usage

Quality documentation

Team coaching

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Height gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

Applied Materials in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to perform advanced incoming, in-process, and final inspections of precision components, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.

You will guide complex inspections, operate metrology tools, and document results in quality systems while coaching other inspectors and collaborating with engineering and production to sustain on-time manufacturing and exceptional product quality.