Senior Advanced Quality Technician - CMM

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

13d•$38 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Advanced Quality Technician performs receiving inspection and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) operations to ensure incoming parts, materials, and assemblies meet established quality, engineering, contractual, and regulatory requirements before release to factory operations. The role prioritizes inspection workload according to factory demand, production schedules, material availability, and quality risk; conducts complex mechanical inspections; and documents results to maintain product quality and traceability. The position is fully on-site at the Bloomington, Minnesota facility.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
A minimum of 5 years of directly related quality, inspection, metrology, or manufacturing experience.
Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, purchase-order requirements, and GD&T callouts.
Strong proficiency operating CMM equipment and working knowledge of CMM programming software such as PC-DMIS or Calypso.
Strong proficiency with precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other metrology tools.
Working knowledge of metrology, dimensional inspection methods, calibration practices, and measurement-system limitations.
Strong time-management, organizational, and decision-making skills, including the ability to independently manage competing factory priorities.
Ability to evaluate urgency, material risk, and production impact to reprioritize inspection activity effectively.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inspection documentation and product traceability.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and with suppliers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, quality systems, and ERP or material-control systems.
Knowledge of applicable quality standards, workmanship requirements, nonconforming-material controls, ESD practices, and safety requirements.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time; selected applicants are subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.
J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, and X-Ray qualification certifications may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Demonstrated experience with CMM operation and programming.
J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, X-Ray, or related inspection certifications.

Responsibilities

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 and communicate material status, constraints, and quality risks to Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
Operate CMM equipment to perform dimensional measurements of machined parts and assemblies.
Create, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs using applicable software such as PC-DMIS or Calypso.
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 requirements to establish inspection methods and determine conformance.
Perform and support first article, first piece, in-process, and final inspections as needed.
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 for 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 to improve inspection flow, measurement capability, material quality, and factory responsiveness.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.