Sr. Dimensional Inspection Specialist
Location : Onsite – Buffalo, NY Area
An industry-leading manufacturer in the precision aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Senior Dimensional Inspection Specialist to join their onsite quality inspection team near Buffalo, NY. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the integrity of complex, high-precision parts used in mission-critical systems. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a stable and respected engineering organization with long product lifecycles, hands-on ownership of metrology systems, and the ability to directly shape inspection standards and processes across the floor.
About the Role
Take on a challenging role that combines technical expertise with a passion for getting it right, every time. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to solve challenging measurement problems, maintain metrology programs, and drive process improvements across the inspection workflow.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and refine measurement routines using online learning and offline programming methods.
- Generate detailed electronic inspection instructions for automated inspection systems.
- Translate CAD design data into inspection-ready programs while ensuring compatibility between digital models and measurement platforms.
- Partner with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot measurement issues and resolve manufacturing discrepancies.
- Provide expert training and coaching to inspection teams, machinists, and quality auditors on CMM usage and insights.
- Contribute to inspection planning by preparing or adjusting CAD models to improve inspection strategies.
Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent experience in engineering, metrology, or a technical discipline.5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing inspection roles.Experience with advanced measurement systems is essentialAdvanced understanding of part specifications and blueprint reading.Proficient in analyzing and resolving CAD and CAI interface challenges.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to coach and train team members.Experience with aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing is strongly preferred.Experience with leading metrology software solutions is advantageousWhy Apply?
Hands-on ownership of CMM programming and metrology systems.Work with cutting-edge components used in high-stakes aerospace and defense applications.Comprehensive rewards package featuring financial incentives, health wellness programs, and lifestyle benefitsCollaborate in a team that values quality, precision, and long-term product success.Be part of a mission-critical team where your contributions directly impact production quality and compliance.About Blue Signal :
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