Quality Inspector

About Us

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Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As our Metrologist, you will help ensure our products, tooling, and measurement systems meet engineering specifications, customer expectations, and quality system requirements. You will:

• Conduct complex dimensional inspections using CMMs, articulated arms, laser scanners, optical systems, and precision measurement instruments.
• Perform first article inspections, PPAP dimensional validations, ECN-related inspections, and capability studies including Cp/Cpk analysis.
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, GD&T schemes, datum structures, and functional requirements to evaluate product and tooling conformance.
• Prepare detailed dimensional reports that clearly communicate findings, deviations, trends, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain and improve calibration systems for gauges, fixtures, hand tools, and measurement equipment.
• Support internal calibration activities, gage traceability, calibration intervals, labeling, and database accuracy to ensure audit readiness.
• Conduct and support Measurement System Analysis, including Gage R&R, bias, linearity, and stability studies.
• Validate production tooling, fixtures, jigs, and checking aids for dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot dimensional discrepancies related to fit, form, or function.
• Support APQP, prototype evaluations, new product launches, containment activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action validation.
• Recommend improvements to metrology processes, inspection workflows, measurement technologies, and fixture designs.
• Assist in training operators and engineers on measurement tools, GD&T interpretation, and proper gage usage.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a practical, problem-solving mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of experience in dimensional inspection, CMM programming, calibration, measurement system management, or quality verification within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy industrial, or similar technical environments.
• Hands-on experience with CMM operation and/or programming using platforms such as PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, Calypso, or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, optical comparators, surface plates, laser scanning systems, and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, blueprints, and tolerancing schemes.
• Experience supporting MSA, Gage R&R, capability studies, calibration systems, PPAP documentation, and dimensional data packages.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO 9001.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, and technical communication skills.
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, though equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

Why Join Us?

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.