CMM Programming - Quality Engineer at GS Precision Inc – West Chesterfield, New Hampshire

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.

Generate Sustained Profitability

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
• Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Bereavement Leave

Job Objective:

The CMM Programming – Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and executing CMM inspection programs to support in-process and final inspection activities, while serving as a key quality engineering resource for manufacturing and engineering teams. This role focuses on PC-DMIS programming, dimensional inspection, and data-driven quality analysis to ensure product conformity to engineering requirements, customer specifications, and quality standards. The position supports first article inspections, PPAPs, nonconformance resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining compliance with ISO9001:2015, AS9100, AS1300, and internal quality procedures. The CMM Programming – Quality Engineer plays a critical role in identifying measurement and process variation, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions, and driving improvements in inspection efficiency, product quality, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and optimize PC-DMIS programs for in-process and final inspection of components and assemblies
• Set up and operate CMM equipment to perform dimensional inspections
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements
• Create and maintain inspection plans, reports, and measurement data
• Support first article inspections (FAI), PPAPs, and capability studies as required
• Troubleshoot measurement issues and optimize inspection cycle times
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve dimensional and quality issues
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure calibration, verification, and proper use of CMM equipment and fixturing
• Maintain documentation in accordance with internal procedures and quality system requirements
• Act as a Quality Engineering resource for manufacturing and engineering teams
• Support root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and data analysis
• Lead or support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support process improvements to reduce defects, variation, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Participate in concessions, deviations, waivers, and nonconformance dispositions
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes from a quality perspective
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality management systems
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality processes and standards

Relationships and Roles:

• Maintains positive relationships with various departments in multiple facilities.
• Maintains superior customer service to both our internal and external customers.

Required Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred or relative experience in manufacturing or aerospace mechanical engineering field
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Quality Engineering role, with at least 3 years in the Aerospace/Aviation industry.
• Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, tools and quality manufacturing processes
• Math skills
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of the organization’s product
• Attention to detail
• Analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stress

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.