Quality Control Technician
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Quality Control Technician supports machining operations by performing advanced dimensional inspection using CMMs and precision measurement equipment. This role interprets complex engineering requirements (including GD&T) to validate critical features ensure product conformity and prevent quality escapes. The Level 3 technician is expected to handle complex part families troubleshoot measurement/fixturing issues and coach others on inspection best practices while maintaining strict calibration traceability and documentation discipline.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Dimensional Inspection (CMM/Metrology)
- Execute complex inspection plans usingCMM equipment(setup part alignment probing strategy verification) per site procedures.
- Perform advanced dimensional inspection using precision tools (height gage micrometers bore gages indicators pin/plug gages surface finish gages as applicable).
- ApplyGD&Tto verify form profile position runout concentricity datum schemes and feature relationships.
- Validate inspection results against drawings models routers and specifications; identify out-of-tolerance conditions and trends.
- Shift:1st shift 6am-2:30pm
Documentation Traceability & Data Integrity
- Record results accurately in required systems/forms (FAI/in-process/final dimensional records as applicable).
- Maintain inspection status and part identification to prevent mix/escape (tagging segregation traceability).
- Ensure measurement data is complete legible and compliant with site quality processes.
Nonconformance Identification & Support
- Initiate and document non conformances; supportcontainmentandescape preventionactions.
- Provide objective evidence (CMM reports manual gage data photos as allowed) to support Engineering/Quality Engineering investigations.
- Support MRB activities by summarizing inspection evidence and measurement method used (per site authorization).
Metrology Discipline & Capability
- Verifygage calibration statusbefore use; ensure proper care/handling and environmental requirements are met.
- Support measurement studies (e.g. gage R&R) and inspection method validations as assigned.
- Troubleshoot fixturing part stability and repeatability issues; escalate when measurement uncertainty is suspected.
Team Support & Continuous Improvement
- Mentor Level 12 QC technicians in CMM fundamentals GD&T interpretation and documentation quality.
- Partner with Operations on defect prevention (setup verification in-process control points reaction plans).
- Participate in continuous improvement (scrap/rework reduction FPY improvement) aligned toSafety Quality Delivery Cost (SQDC).
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- NDT (IR) Experience and support: If qualified support or interface with NDT processes (as applicable) and help ensure compliance with required methods and documentation.
- High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; machining/precision components strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to interpretengineering drawings and GD&T.
- Demonstrated proficiency withCMM inspection(running programs setting up parts interpreting reports) and precision hand gaging.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment todata integrityand procedural compliance.
- Experience withFAI(e.g. AS9102) and in-process inspection planning.
- Experience with CMM programming and knowledge of probing strategies/fixture design concepts.
- Experience with multi-platform metrology: vision systems structured light comparator and manual precision tools
- Familiarity with NCR systems and manufacturing execution or ERP systems
- Prior experience mentoring or training other inspectors/technicians.
- Strong problem-solving skills: demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve inspection or measurement issues.
- Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively
- Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator decision-maker collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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