QC Inspection Technician IV - 1st Shift - Tempe Spares Mfg, AZ, United States

Originally posted 18 September 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This role involves performing advanced incoming, in-process, and final inspection of precision-manufactured components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, internal quality requirements, and applicable procedures. This position serves as a senior-level inspection resource, independently manages multiple inspection priorities, supports resolution of complex quality issues, and provides technical guidance to other inspectors to ensure product quality and on-time manufacturing support.

What you'll do

• Perform complex dimensional, visual, and final inspections of precision components using engineering drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, and established acceptance criteria.
• Operate and interpret results from precision measurement and inspection equipment, including CMM, vision systems, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, surface/profile measurement equipment, and other applicable metrology tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, inspection requirements, and customer specifications to determine product conformity.
• Prioritize and manage multiple inspection assignments simultaneously based on production schedules, customer commitments, and material availability.
• Document inspection results accurately in applicable quality systems, inspection reports, travelers, data sheets, and other required records.
• Serve as a senior technical resource within the inspection team, assisting with complex inspections, measurement methodology, equipment usage, and troubleshooting.

What you'll need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control inspection, dimensional inspection, or precision manufacturing.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Proficiency with common precision measurement equipment and automated/manual inspection systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex inspections independently and accurately.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize competing inspection requirements.
• Ability to identify abnormalities, exercise appropriate judgment, and escalate quality risks proactively.

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or formal training in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Technology, Metrology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Relevant professional certifications or training in GD&T, dimensional metrology, CMM operation/programming, quality systems, or problem-solving methodologies.

Skills: QC inspection, dimensional inspection, precision components, CMM, metrology tools, GD&T