Dimensional Inspection Supervisor, GD&T/FAI Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionReady to lead inspection excellence at Halcyon Manufacturing?

Imagine you’ve just completed an AS9102 FAI on a new aerospace component. Your Zeiss CMM program flags a subtle out-of-tolerance feature. You cross-check with hand tools on the surface plate, huddle with the machinist, and together you adjust the process before full release. That’s the kind of impact you’ll make here—precision protected, customers delighted.

About the role

We’re a modern contract manufacturer producing precision-machined parts for semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and home-defense markets. In our spotless, safety-first facility, you’ll perform in-process, receiving, and final inspections; program/run Zeiss CMMs; and drive the transition to digital inspection planning.

Key details

• Location: San Jose, CA 95133
• Employment: Full-time; overtime as needed
• Shift: Day shift
• Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday; weekends/OT as needed; minimum 40 hours per week
• Onsite: Yes, in person
• Compensation: The posting references $40–$50/hr as well as $35–$45/hr DOE

What you’ll tackle

• Use calipers, micrometers, height and pin gages, and surface plates to inspect close-tolerance parts.
• Program and operate Zeiss (or similar) CMMs for dimensional inspections.
• Plan, execute, and document AS9102 First Article Inspections using High QA or equivalent.
• Partner with machinists to support in-process checks and final part release.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specs, and tolerances; maintain meticulous records.
• Support internal/external audits and help build standardized, digital inspection processes.

What sets you apart

• 5+ years in mechanical QC within a precision machining environment.
• Confident with GD&T and complex print interpretation.
• Demonstrated CMM programming ability; Zeiss experience preferred.
• AS9102 FAI proficiency; knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 frameworks.
• Comfort with High QA or similar inspection planning/reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail.

Education: High school or better (preferred).
Experience level: 5 years+; Manufacturing QC 5 years+ required.
Shift availability: Day shift required.

Tools & platforms you’ll use

• Zeiss CMM and related metrology systems
• Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
• Vision system
• Calipers, micrometers, and measurement gages
• 2D drawings and CAD software

Benefits & growth

• Medical/Dental
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Sick leave

Bring a can-do mindset and you’ll have a clear runway to grow into a QC Lead role while helping us elevate digital inspection and continuous improvement.

How we show up

• Passion: We treat every part as if it’s our own.
• Integrity: Transparency and accountability guide our work.
• Discipline: Engaged, focused, and consistent—no cutting corners.
• Standardization: Process orientation ensures repeatability and reliability.
• Team: Diverse, skilled, and committed to making each other—and the company—better.