Metrology & CMM Quality Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Metrology & CMM Quality Lead Why you’ll love this

• Impact: Guide an inspection team that protects product quality for Defense, Nuclear, Pump/Hydraulic, Robotics, and more.
• Growth: Step into leadership with mentoring opportunities and continuous improvement wins.
• Culture: People-first, low-turnover, and a flat organization where your voice matters.
• Legacy: Since 1968, our New Kensington, PA team at Accurate Marking & Manufacturing (AM&M) has been trusted for precision and service.

What you’ll do

• Lead inspectors—plan work, coach on procedures, and uphold best practices.
• Program and run manual/CNC CMMs to validate complex, tight-tolerance features.
• Read and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to verify conformance.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, Mitutoyo optical comparators, and CMM software for data-rich analysis.
• Execute FAIs (AS9102), in-process verifications, and final audits.
• Log nonconformances, drive corrective actions with production, and prevent recurrence.
• Keep pristine records and generate inspection reports that meet ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Elevate safety, order, and process efficiency through continuous improvement.

What you bring

• 3–5 years in manufacturing quality inspection with strong manual/CNC CMM capability.
• Leadership chops—supervision, mentoring, and team coordination.
• Attention to detail, stellar organization, and clear communication.
• Blueprint literacy and metrology software experience (PC-DMIS preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent; ASQ Certified Quality Inspector a plus.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.

Must-have proficiencies

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• AS9102
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Tools you’ll master

• Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Mitutoyo)
• Calipers and Micrometers

How you’ll collaborate

Partner tightly with production, maintenance, tooling, safety, and quality teams to keep work flowing, resolve issues quickly, and strengthen our continuous improvement engine.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.