Quality Inspector

About Us

HSM Company Historyâ ââHSM HEART Company Valuesâ ââWho is HSM to our customers

Founded in 1944 HSM is aâthird generation privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory NC and Huntersville NC we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture bedding transportation packaging automotive and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork innovation and shared success. If youre looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As our Metrologist you will help ensure our products tooling and measurement systems meet engineering specifications customer expectations and quality system requirements. You will:

• Conduct complex dimensional inspections using CMMs articulated arms laser scanners optical systems and precision measurement instruments.
• Perform first article inspections PPAP dimensional validations ECN-related inspections and capability studies including Cp/Cpk analysis.
• Interpret engineering drawings models GD&T schemes datum structures and functional requirements to evaluate product and tooling conformance.
• Prepare detailed dimensional reports that clearly communicate findings deviations trends and recommended next steps.
• Maintain and improve calibration systems for gauges fixtures hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Support internal calibration activities gage traceability calibration intervals labeling and database accuracy to ensure audit readiness.
• Conduct and support Measurement System Analysis including Gage R&R bias linearity and stability studies.
• Validate production tooling fixtures jigs and checking aids for dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot dimensional discrepancies related to fit form or function.
• Support APQP prototype evaluations new product launches containment activities root cause analysis and corrective action validation.
• Recommend improvements to metrology processes inspection workflows measurement technologies and fixture designs.
• Assist in training operators and engineers on measurement tools GD&T interpretation and proper gage usage.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a practical problem-solving mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

• 2 years of experience in dimensional inspection CMM programming calibration measurement system management or quality verification within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing automotive aerospace heavy industrial or similar technical environments.
• Hands-on experience with CMM operation and/or programming using platforms such as PC-DMIS PolyWorks Calypso or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools including calipers micrometers height gages dial indicators optical comparators surface plates laser scanning systems and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of GD&T including the ability to interpret engineering drawings models blueprints and tolerancing schemes.
• Experience supporting MSA Gage R&R capability studies calibration systems PPAP documentation and dimensional data packages.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as IATF 16949 VDA 6.3 and ISO 9001.
• Strong documentation data analysis and technical communication skills.
• An Associate or Bachelors degree in Metrology Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred though equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

Why Join Us

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical dental and vision insurance plans including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire:â401(k) with company match fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners including Dollywood Parks & Resort Verizon Wireless and more.

EEOC

At HSM we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry marital status affectionate or sexual orientation gender identity or expression or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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