Quality Control Technician, Mid-level

Simulation Technologies•Huntsville, AL

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a Quality Control Technician, Mid-level, to support our AS9100-certified organization to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, customer requirements, and internal processes in a government-regulated, project-driven manufacturing setting. SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more. We are looking for a detail-oriented, Quality Control Technician, Mid-level to join our team. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated quality-inspection experience.
3+ years of experience as a quality control technician or inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably defense or aerospace.
Demonstrated proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T callouts per ASME Y14.5.
Hands-on experience programming and operating coordinate measuring machines and their associated inspection software.
Hands-on experience with portable CMM systems, including articulating measurement arms.
Familiarity with handheld 3D scanning systems and point-cloud comparison workflows.
Familiarity with overhead optical or infrared dimensional measurement systems for 2D part inspection.
Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Strong written documentation skills, including First Article Inspection Reports, Non-Conformance Reports, and calibration records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
U.S Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality plans.
Verify dimensional and geometric tolerances using precision hand metrology tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks, pin gauges, thread gauges, and granite surface plates.
Program and operate Zeiss coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) using Zeiss Calypso software to verify part conformance to GD&T callouts per ASME Y14.5.
Operate portable CMM equipment, including articulating measurement arms, for in-place and large-envelope measurement of fabricated assemblies.
Perform handheld 3D scanning inspections using portable scanners and analyze point-cloud data against nominal CAD models to evaluate conformance.
Program and operate OGP vision system for high-throughput two-dimensional dimensional inspection of planar parts.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T callouts, and customer quality requirement specifications.
Document inspection results, prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102, and generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for out-of-tolerance conditions.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier-quality teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and improve process capability.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections.
Other duties as assigned.