Dimensional Metrology Quality Inspector (CMM/FARO)

Step into a day on our quality team

It’s 7:00 a.m. in Louisville. You power up the CMM, verify your gauges, and scan the morning queue of precision-machined parts bound for U.S. defense programs. By 8:30, you’re running a 100% First Article Inspection—dimensional and visual—against current drawings, technical instructions, and AS9100 requirements. Mid-morning, you’re validating height, length, ID/OD, true position, runout, concentricity, flatness, thread standards, and roundness. A feature trends out of tolerance? You huddle with the machinist, recommend a process tweak, and get production back on track.

After lunch, you’re closing the loop: confirming part traceability, paperwork accuracy, and revision control; logging results with netInspec/Discuss and Microsoft Office 365; and preparing for a source inspection. You coordinate an external calibration and support a customer/government quality audit. Before you wrap, you verify Faro arm measurements, update Zeiss Calypso programs, and complete safety checks.

Why Whelan Machine

• Competitive pay and great benefits
• Quarterly incentive pays
• Brand-new, 70,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility
• Mission-driven work supporting the Department of Defense with world-class precision
• A workplace that values your skill and growth

What you’ll do

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections with CMM and Faro, verifying all critical features per specification.
• Detect nonconformances, lead quality checks, and contribute to machining process adjustments to prevent recurrence.
• Verify traceability, correct drawing revisions, and complete meticulous documentation in quality databases and logs.
• Execute 100% First Article Inspections in accordance with drawings, technical instructions, and AS9100.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate gauges; coordinate external calibrations, source inspections, and quality audits with customers, suppliers, and governmental agencies.
• Follow all safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.

Reporting

Reports to the Quality Manager.

What you’ll bring

• 1–10 years in quality control, inspection, or metrology.
• Mastery of quality methods, blueprint reading, and GD&T; proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, netInspec, Discuss, Zeiss Calypso, and Faro Cam 2.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication to collaborate cross-functionally.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. A.S. degree and/or technical certifications (GD&T, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, metrology) preferred.

Location

Based in Louisville, KY (or nearby).

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.