Aerospace Quality Control Supervisor -- GD&T/FAI Metrology

Aerospace Quality Control Supervisor — GD&T/FAI Metrology

Company: Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc.

Location: 633 Giguere Court, San Jose, CA 95133

Employment: Full-Time | Shift: 1st | Compensation: $50–55/hr (DOE)

Your mission

• Own the QC department’s daily execution and throughput in a high-mix prototyping environment.
• Program and optimize Zeiss CMM (or similar) for dimensional inspections on close‑tolerance aerospace parts.
• Guide and assign work to QC Inspectors (QI), acting as the final escalation point for verification.
• Perform and validate manual inspections using surface plate methods, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools.
• Resolve discrepancies between CMM data and manual measurements.
• Conduct/support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and document in High QA.
• Partner with machinists, QE, and production to maintain efficient part flow.
• Ensure conformance to customer drawings, GD&T, and tolerance requirements.
• Maintain organized inspection records and support internal/external audits.
• Continuously improve QC efficiency, throughput, and processes.

What you bring

• 5–10+ years of mechanical QC inspection in precision machining
• Expertise interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T
• Proven capability with CMM and manual inspection techniques
• Experience leading/directing QC Inspectors (QI)
• Strong communication, organization, and decisive problem-solving
• Thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments

Standards and proficiencies

• AS9100
• AS9102
• GD&T
• Basic computer skills

Machines and technologies you’ll use

• Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
• Digital Height Gage (Mitutoyo)
• Surface Plate Inspection Tools
• Measurement Gauges; Calipers and Micrometers
• Vision System (Starrett, M2 Software)
• 2D Drawings; CAD Software
• Inspection software such as High QA

How we work

• Passion: Quality starts with care for the craft—every job matters.
• Integrity: We operate with transparency and build trust.
• Discipline: We stay engaged and never cut corners.
• Standardization: Process-driven, repeatable, reliable outcomes.
• Team: We push one another to be great together.

The practical details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; overtime and weekends as needed
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave
• Experience Level: 5–10+ years required
• Education: High School or better (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person