NDT Quality Test Specialist 3 (contract)

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Test Specialist to support the Vertical Lift team in Mesa, Arizona! Are you a precision-minded Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) operating expert ready to drive quality and innovation? We’re seeking a talented individual to join our advanced manufacturing team. You’ll program, review, and optimize NC/CMM processes — applying your GD&T expertise and laser tracking know-how to ensure world-class measurement integrity. This position may be located primarily on 1st or 2nd shift and follows a Monday - Friday working schedule. Initial training and intermittent support may be required on alternate shifts. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future depending on the business needs. Successful candidates will have experience with CNC Machining, Composite machining, writing inspection programs, CMM and hand measurement tools. Position Responsibilities Set up, program, validate, and run CMM measurement routines for machined and composite components. Perform first-article inspections, in-process inspections, and audit measurements using CMM, on-machine probes, laser tracker, and hand measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, gage pins, etc.). Review and verify NC/CMM programs for accuracy and repeatability; act as an NC/CMM Programming Reviewer as needed. Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to create and follow inspection plans. Record and document measurement results, generate inspection reports, and communicate findings to manufacturing and engineering to support disposition and corrective actions. Perform routine calibration checks and basic verification of metrology equipment; coordinate formal calibration as required. Mentor and train operators/inspectors on CMM operation, probing best practices, and use of hand measuring instruments. Work under general direction and elevate complex issues to engineering or quality as required. Required Skills 3+ years hands‑on experience performing inspections and programming CMMs and other dimensional measurement systems (e.g., CMM, laser tracker, photogrammetry, portable arms, or on‑machine probing). 3+ years experience applying GD&T to inspection tasks and interpreting engineering drawings. 3+ years experience performing inspections using on‑machine probing and/or laser‑tracking systems. Proficiency with hand measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, gage pins, etc.) and experience using them for verification and troubleshooting. Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work directly on the shop floor. Preferred Skills 5+ years related inspection/CMM experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience programming and operating PC‑DMIS or other CMM software. Experience working from CAD models to develop CMM routines. Experience with composite and metallic part inspection, including knowledge of composite layup and machining considerations. Previous experience mentoring or training other inspectors/operators. Pay Rate Range 27 - 32 USD hourly Benefits Information Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non‑public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boeing