Senior Quality Technician: Precision & CMM Inspection

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus $500

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks a Quality Technician to inspect complex, tight‑tolerance components and own their dimensional integrity. You will develop and maintain CALYPSO/CMM programs and work with machinists, engineers, and management to drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands‑on experience with Zeiss CMMs, CALYPSO software, GD&T, and reading blueprints. A security clearance is possible; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant technical training and substantial on‑the‑job experience in quality inspection.
• 5‑15 years: Quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with precision machined components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Hands‑on experience programming with CALYPSO software and operating Zeiss CMMs.
• Experience with CALYPSO Freeform and Curve add‑ons are a plus.
• Experience working in a job shop or high‑mix, low‑volume custom manufacturing environment is a plus.
• A valid/clear driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify conformance to requirements.
• Conduct and document FAIs and review manufacturing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Zeiss CMM programs and perform first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections.
• Interpret inspection data, develop methods for complex tight‑tolerance features, and support continuous improvement in inspection efficiency and accuracy.
• Complete and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and traceability documentation, and assist with calibration control.
• Identify and track nonconforming material, support root cause and corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production with in‑process inspections, trend analysis, and collaboration while identifying nonconforming material and aiding corrective actions.
• Assist with audits, safety, and cross‑functional teamwork to ensure quality and customer requirements are met.
• Ability to use quality specific experience and knowledge to apply in decision making scenarios and work autonomously in requiring the direction of tasks and prioritization of projects.

Skills

GD&T

CMM programming

Calypso software

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Tools

Zeiss CMM

CALYPSO

CALYPSO Freeform

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks a Quality Technician to inspect complex, tight‑tolerance components and own their dimensional integrity. You will develop and maintain CALYPSO/CMM programs and work with machinists, engineers, and management to drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands‑on experience with Zeiss CMMs, CALYPSO software, GD&T, and reading blueprints. A security clearance is possible; a valid driver’s license is required.