Dimensional Inspection & Metrology Specialist in Hawthorne, California at SST Direct

We are seeking an experienced Dimensional Inspection & Metrology Specialist for a full-time, long-term, direct hire opportunity in Hawthorne, CA. This is a nuclear energy Start-up that focuses on using small modular reactors to produce industrial-scale clean energy and synthetic fuels.
Location: Onsite: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $ 90k to $140k depending on experience
Shift: Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm
Comprehensive benefit: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, Flexible Time off and more!
Key Responsibilities for Dimensional Inspection & Metrology Specialist

• Perform dimensional inspection and GD&T verification on machined and fabricated parts.
• Operate advanced metrology systems including the Keyence VL-870 laser scanner, Keyence WM-6000 large-format handheld scanner, Creaform HandySCAN Silver Elite, Surphaser large-format laser scanners, and the Mitutoyo Apex 7601 CMM.
• Interpret drawings, datums, tolerance schemes, and functional requirements accurately.
• Execute inspection plans appropriate to part function, tolerance, and production urgency.
• Generate clear, actionable inspection reports for engineering and manufacturing.
• Communicate promptly when parts are non-conforming, borderline, or out of scope.
• Identify supplier trends, recurring failure modes, and process drift.
• Maintain inspection traceability, part history, and acceptance documentation. You exercise strong technical judgment and can distinguish what matters functionally from cosmetic noise.
• You make accept/reject calls confidently and explain your reasoning clearly.
• You balance detail with throughput when inspection volume increases.
• You produce inspection reports that engineers can trust, with repeatable, disciplined measurement practices.

Requirements for Dimensional Inspection & Metrology Specialist:

• Hands-on experience in dimensional inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T as a functional engineering language (ASME Y14.5), not just symbols on a print.
• Experience with laser scanning and/or handheld scanning workflows.
• Experience with CMM inspection execution and reporting.
• Demonstrated practical decision-making under production constraints.
• Disciplined documentation habits, including organized records and traceability.
• Eligible to access controlled technical information under applicable U.S. export control regulations; eligibility will be verified.
• Experience with Keyence and/or Creaform software ecosystems.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Metrology” to 321-418-6672 for faster response.
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