Precision Quality Control Specialist — Machined Components

Are you the inspector who never misses a micron?

If tight tolerances and bulletproof documentation are your calling cards, Whelan Machine wants to meet you. We’re a mission-critical supplier to the U.S. defense industrial base, operating in a modern 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Louisville and rewarding results with quarterly incentives.

The challenge

Take ownership of cradle-to-ship quality on precision-machined components:

• Plan and execute visual and dimensional inspections with CMM and Faro systems across features such as height, length, ID/OD, true position, runout, concentricity, flatness, thread standards, and roundness.
• Lead quality checks to surface defects and deviations; collaborate with manufacturing to diagnose root causes and recommend process adjustments to machining operations.
• Guarantee traceability and correct drawing revisions; capture complete, accurate results in logs and databases to monitor quality and rework.
• Perform 100% First Article Inspections per drawings, technical instructions, and AS9100.
• Oversee gauge calibration and upkeep; arrange external calibrations, source inspections, and support quality audits with customers, suppliers, and governmental agencies.
• Model and enforce safety standards.

Growth and support

• Competitive pay, great benefits, and quarterly incentive pays
• Mentorship from a skilled quality team; report directly to the Quality Manager
• Impactful work aligned to the Department of Defense mission

What sets you apart

• 1–10 years in inspection/quality or related metrology roles
• Fluency in blueprint interpretation and GD&T
• Comfort with Microsoft Office 365, netInspec, Discuss, Zeiss Calypso, and Faro Cam 2
• Sharp attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and clear communication across functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; A.S. degree and certifications in GD&T, ASQ CQI, and/or metrology preferred.

Location

Louisville, KY and surrounding areas.

Compliance

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits, stands, uses hands, arms and fingers to perform routine tasks. Normal vision and hearing and the ability to communicate effectively to others in person or via written communication (in English) is needed. Basic math skills are required. This position will usually be worked in the warehouse which may occasionally have various odors and noise emanating from the warehouse. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to increase or decrease the scope of responsibilities when circumstances dictate, as determined by the owners.