Senior Quality Inspector IV – Precision Metrology

Kaman Corporation; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 37,236 - 55,847; Full time

Job summary

Kamatics is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector to perform advanced inspection activities including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of precision components. The role supports production schedules and ensures compliance with engineering and quality standards.

The Inspector IV reports to the Value Stream Manager for production priorities and to the QA Supervisor for quality matters. Shift is 1st, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of precision measuring devices, gauges, and testing instruments.
• Strong CMM operation and programming skills.
• Advanced blueprint reading skills, including GD&T interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to close tolerances.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections within assigned value streams.
• Identify and report surface, dimensional, visual, material, documentation, and workmanship non-conformances to engineering drawings and Kamatics quality standards.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation including IMS, First Article Inspection (FAI), and related quality records.
• Prepare products and documentation for customer or source inspections and serve as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative when required.
• Measurement & Equipment Proficiency: basic and advanced inspection tools and equipment usage.
• Assign and coordinate inspection tasks to ensure production schedules are met.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical leadership to inspection personnel as needed.

Skills

Precision measurement

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

SPC knowledge

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMM programming

Profilometers

Sunnen gauges

Johnson tri-roll

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Kamatics is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector to perform advanced inspection activities including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of precision components. The role supports production schedules and ensures compliance with engineering and quality standards.

The Inspector IV reports to the Value Stream Manager for production priorities and to the QA Supervisor for quality matters. Shift is 1st, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with overtime.