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Job Title: Quality Technician D, CMM Programmer/Operator
Job Code: 35228
Job Location: Ashburn, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description
Program, set up, and operate CMM equipment to inspect complex mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
Review engineering drawings and CAD models to develop inspection programs using CMM software such as PC-DMIS, QUINDOS, or MCOSMOS.
Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to accurately measure part dimensions and verify tolerances.
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to resolve measurement-related issues and improve inspection processes.
Analyze measurement data, generate detailed inspection reports, and recommend corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
Develop and maintain inspection documentation, including program files, setup sheets, and calibration records.
Train and mentor team members on CMM operation, programming, and best practices in dimensional inspection.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and company procedures in all measurement activities.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of quality control processes.
Essential Functions
Perform data entry and maintain records for inspections, non-conformances, and reports.
Collaborate with Quality Engineers and Operations to manage daily priorities.
Perform duties in compliance with documented procedures.
Qualifications
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.
Expert knowledge and/or experience with ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
Experience with Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software.
Basic understanding of aircraft construction and materials.
Working ability to utilize measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and pin gauges.
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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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