QC Lead / CMM Programmer (QCL)

Location: 633 Giguere Court, San Jose, CA 95133

Hire type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay Range: $50-55 / hr (Depending on Experience)

Job Description

QC Lead / CMM Programmer (QCL)

Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc.

Halcyon Manufacturing is a modern contract manufacturing company specializing in precision-machined components. We are seeking a hands-on QC Lead (QCL) with strong experience in both CMM programming and manual inspection/metrology.

This role is responsible for owning the execution of the QC department, including:

• Driving QC throughput
• Programming and optimizing CMM inspections
• Directing QC Inspectors (QI)
• Serving as the final escalation point for inspection verification

You must be able to inspect close-tolerance aerospace components using both CMM and manual inspection methods. This includes the ability to independently verify CMM results using surface plate techniques and hand tools.

We operate in a fast-paced, high-mix prototyping environment, and this role requires someone who can balance speed, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure.

Job Duties (But not limited to):

• Program and operate Zeiss CMM (or similar) for dimensional inspections
• Own and manage daily QC throughput and inspection priorities
• Direct and assign work to QC Inspectors (QI)
• Perform and verify inspections using:
• Serve as the final verification point for all escalated inspection issues
• Validate and troubleshoot discrepancies between CMM data and manual measurements
• Conduct and support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
• Use inspection software such as High QA for planning and documentation
• Coordinate with machinists, QE, and production to ensure efficient part flow
• Ensure all parts meet customer drawings, GD&T, and tolerance requirements
• Maintain accurate and organized inspection records
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Drive continuous improvement in QC efficiency, throughput, and processes

Job Requirements:

• 5–10+ years in mechanical QC inspection in a precision machining environment
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and interpreting engineering drawings
• Proven experience with:
• Ability to:
• Hands-on experience using:
• Familiarity with:
• Experience directing or leading QC Inspectors (QI)
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills

Company Values

• Passion: We believe the core of true quality work comes from passion. We promise to treat each job big or small as if it were our own.
• Integrity: We believe in transparency. Earning trust by matching our behaviors to our work.
• Discipline: We believe in staying engaged and never cutting corners.
• Standardization: We believe in process-driven work to ensure repeatability and reliability.
• Team: We believe in pushing each other to make the company great together.

Schedule

• Monday to 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

You Should Be Proficient In:

• AS9100
• AS9102
• GD&T
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & 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)

You should be proficient in:

• AS9100
• AS9102
• AS9100 Experience
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
• 2D Drawings
• CAD Software
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Zeiss)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Vision System