Job Description

Company Overview

Founded in 2013, Made in America Manufacturing (MIA) is an AS9100-certified precision machining company located in Buda, TX that specializes in complex assemblies and tight tolerance components, serving industries such as subsea fiber optics, aerospace, military, defense, and marine. Our advanced capabilities include 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining, 2-axis turning, and fully automated inspection using a 5-axis Zeiss CMM. From prototype to production, we deliver high-performance parts with consistent accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Inspector/CMM Programmer with strong expertise in Zeiss Calypso programming to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing CMM programs for first article (FAI), in-process, and final inspection , while ensuring all materials and finished products conform to customer specifications, aerospace standards, and company requirements . The ideal candidate is hands-on with inspection but excels at CMM programming and GD&T interpretation to support precision manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

CMM Programming & Inspection

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso for FAI, in-process, and final inspections.
• Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections and generate supporting documentation.
• Execute parametric/PCM programming strategies to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Provide feedback on part conformance, dimensional accuracy, and potential manufacturing issues.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Understand and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T callouts.
• Document inspection results accurately in reports and databases.
• Maintain calibration of all quality control equipment.
• Document and process NCRs , assist in root cause analysis, and communicate non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality Policy, ITAR procedures, and AS9100 standards .

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with machinists, engineers, and management to resolve quality issues.
• Communicate quality and compliance concerns with urgency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection methods and reduce cycle time.
• Provide support across manufacturing and quality functions as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 8 years of inspection and/or precision manufacturing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Zeiss Calypso CMM programming .
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Strong working knowledge of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, thread gages).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to communicate inspection results clearly to machinists, engineers, and quality teams.
• Strong math skills, including ability to calculate tolerances, fractions, ratios, and proportions.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds occasionally and meet required vision standards.

Preferred:

• Experience with Zeiss PiWeb reporting.
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAI requirements .
• Prior work in AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified environments .
• Experience training or mentoring others in CMM operation and programming.

Job Type

Full-time, On-site (Buda, TX)

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