Sr. Quality Control Specialist - 17

ZP Group; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Quality Control Specialist to support a highly regulated manufacturing and engineering environment in Oak Ridge, TN. The role emphasizes first article, in-process, and final inspections using CMMs and manual tools to ensure conformance with engineering and quality requirements.

The incumbent will develop CMM programs, interpret GD&T, and analyze inspection data. Experience with Zeiss Calypso, SolidWorks, and Minitab is preferred, with a DOE Q security

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dimensional inspection experience
• Strong GD&T / ASME Y14.5 knowledge
• Experience with FAI and nonconformance reports

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of components
• Develop and execute CMM programs based on drawings
• Interpret GD&T and CAD models for inspection planning
• Operate CMMs and manual inspection equipment
• Prepare inspection documentation and nonconformance reports
• Conduct MSA and analyze measurement trends
• Maintain calibration and inspection records
• Support training and process improvements

Skills

Dimensional inspection

CMM programming

Reading drawings

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Minitab

SolidWorks

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Quality Control Specialist to support a highly regulated manufacturing and engineering environment. The Senior Quality Control Specialist will perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of precision components utilizing CMMs and manual inspection equipment while ensuring compliance with engineering and quality requirements.

Responsibilities for the Senior Quality Control Specialist Include:

• Perform first article, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of manufactured and procured components.
• Develop and execute Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs based on engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements to develop quality control and inspection plans.
• Operate CMMs and manual inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and optical comparators.
• Evaluate inspection results and complete First Article Inspection (FAI), final inspection, and nonconformance reports.
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and utilize statistical techniques to evaluate measurement trends.
• Maintain CMM equipment, monitor calibration accuracy, and ensure inspection documentation meets quality standards.
• Support training and continuous improvement of inspection processes and quality procedures.

Qualifications for the Senior Quality Control Specialist Include:

• 5+ years of experience in dimensional inspection and CMM programming.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) / ASME Y14.5.
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance, high-value precision components.
• Hands-on experience programming and operating CMMs using Zeiss Calypso.
• Strong experience reading engineering drawings, mechanical specifications, and CAD models.
• Experience with SolidWorks and statistical tools such as Minitab preferred.
• Experience with First Article Inspection, nonconformance reporting, and quality control documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Compensation for the Senior Quality Control Specialist Includes:

• Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law.

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