Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Calibration & CMM Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join the mission: build quality in, not inspect it out

At RGC, quality is designed into every part we make. As our Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Calibration & CMM Specialist, you’ll champion that mission by verifying components against customer, company (RGC), and industry criteria—while coaching teams and refining processes so excellence becomes routine.

Your mission

• Own the flow of inspections—first article, in-process, and final—to protect timelines and specifications.
• Validate supplier material on receipt and confirm customer shipments meet all requirements.
• Translate drawings, specifications, and control plans into robust inspection strategies using GD&T.
• Develop and run programs on manual and CNC CMMs (PC-DMIS / Modus preferred) for precise dimensional results.
• Apply metrology tools—ID/OD micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, tooth verniers, and a Hofler gear inspection machine—to capture critical features.
• Lead calibration activities to keep the measurement system accurate and audit-ready.
• Contain and disposition nonconforming product; support corrective actions with data-driven insights.
• Mentor production staff on effective measurement techniques to reduce variation at the source.
• Contribute to PPAP/ISIR documentation, process capability analyses, and first-article reports.
• Maintain organized quality records and customer files that stand up to any audit.
• Engage in internal audits and partner on supplier quality improvements.

Experience profile

• 2–4 years in a manufacturing or quality assurance role within precision machining.
• Proven blueprint reading with GD&T application.
• Required: calibration experience.
• Competence with SPC and foundational math/geometry.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency.
• Preferred exposure to bevel gear manufacturing.

Equipment & software

• CMM platforms (Mitutoyo, Hexagon) using PC-DMIS; Modus familiarity is advantageous.
• Calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, measurement gauges, tooth verniers.
• Hofler gear inspection machine and related quality control software.

Where you’ll work

On the production floor in a CNC machining environment—close to the process and the data.

Rewards & benefits

• Competitive hourly pay aligned with experience
• Growth opportunities within a quality-driven manufacturing organization
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Holidays

Capabilities we value

• GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Quality inspection and quality control practice
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Advanced inspection & gauge measurement
• PPAP process experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.