Senior Advanced Quality Technician - CMM

Associate's degree in related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required, plus a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience is required. J-STD_001, 002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750 and X-Ray qualification certifications may be required.

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility

for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

for this Position

The Sr Adv Quality Inspector performs receiving inspection and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) operations to ensure incoming parts, materials, and assemblies meet established quality, engineering, contractual, and regulatory

before release to factory operations. The position prioritizes inspection workload based on factory demand, production schedules, material availability, and quality risk; conducts complex mechanical inspections; and documents results to maintain product quality and traceability.

• ◆Inspect incoming parts, materials, and assemblies against purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable certifications.
• ◆Verify part identification, quantity, condition, traceability, and supplier-provided documentation before material is released to factory operations.
• ◆Prioritize and manage receiving inspection workload based on production demand, shortages, delivery schedules, material risk, and changing factory needs.
• ◆Adjust work priorities quickly and communicate material status, constraints, and quality risks to Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• ◆Operate CMM equipment to perform precise dimensional measurements of machined parts and assemblies.
• ◆Create, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs using applicable software, such as PC-DMIS or Calypso, to support receiving and production inspection requirements.
• ◆Conduct open set-up mechanical inspections, including complex inspections, using calibrated tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment.
• ◆Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T

to establish inspection methods and determine conformance.

• ✓Perform and support first article, first piece, in-process, and final inspections as needed to verify product compliance.
• ✓Identify, document, segregate, and support disposition of nonconforming material in accordance with established procedures.
• ✓Complete and maintain inspection reports, CMM results, quality records, and material disposition documentation to ensure accurate traceability.
• ✓Review supplier part data, final data packages, and external inspection or screening results for completeness and compliance.
• ✓Collaborate with machinists, suppliers, engineers, and quality personnel to investigate defects, determine root cause, and verify corrective actions.
• ✓Maintain CMM equipment, inspection tools, and the inspection area in accordance with calibration, housekeeping, safety, ESD, and FOD requirements.
• ✓Participate in continuous-improvement activities that improve inspection flow, measurement capability, material quality, and factory responsiveness.

• ✓Associate's degree or equivalent required, plus a minimum of 5 years of directly related quality, inspection, metrology, or manufacturing experience.
• ✓Associate degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• ✓Demonstrated experience with CMM operation and programming preferred.
• ✓J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, X-Ray, or related inspection certifications may be required.
• ✓Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and

Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Bloomington, MN facility.

Salary Note

USD $37.83 - USD $40.58 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to