work authorization (ITAR/EAR compliance required)Preferred QualificationsExperience reading and interpreting Mazatrol CNC programs and setup sheets to support in-process quality verificationExperience with dedicated gear metrology equipment (Gleason, Klingelnberg, Zeiss gear checkers) in addition to Hexagon/QuindosFamiliarity with gear manufacturing processes: hobbing, shaping, grinding, shaving, lappingASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or AS9100 internal auditor certificationFAI experience per AS9102; PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP deliverablesKnowledge of special processes: heat treat, shot peen, NDT (MT, PT, UT), coating/plating as applied to gearsSupplier quality experience including SCAR management and incoming inspectionERP/MES and electronic QMS (eQMS) tool experienceSurface finish measurement experience (profilometer, Ra/Rz evaluation)Work Environment & Physical RequirementsOffice and manufacturing/production floor environmentFrequent sitting, standing, and occasional walkingUse of inspection tools, measurement equipment, and computer systemsAbility to read fine print, engineering drawings, and detailed dataAbility to lift up to 50 lbsRequired use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areasWhy Join Us? This role owns dimensional and geometric quality of gear components produced on Mazak CNC multi-tasking platforms, from in-process checks on the production floor through final CMM verification and First Article Inspection (FAI).