Sr. Quality Control Specialist - 174878

Zachary Piper Solutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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 include developing and executing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, interpreting drawings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in dimensional inspection and CMM programming.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T / ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with first article inspection, nonconformance reporting, and quality control documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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 MSA and use 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.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

CMM programming

GD&T / ASME Y14.5

Reading drawings

MSA / statistics

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

SolidWorks

Minitab

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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