Quality Control Inspector

Location: Fremont, CA.

Quality Control Inspector

Date posted: April 11, 2026

Pay: $25.74 - $40.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Title: Quality Inspector / Senior Inspector / CMM Programmer

Company: Sharp Dimension, Inc. Location: Fremont, CA 94538 Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Sharp Dimension, Inc. is a precision CNC machining company founded in 1993, serving the aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and government sectors from our 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Fremont, CA. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered, and we hold our quality standards to the same level of precision as our parts.

Position Overview

We are hiring across all experience levels — from Quality Inspector to Senior Inspector and CMM Programmer. The right candidate takes ownership of quality, communicates clearly, and works well with both the shop floor and engineering teams. On-the-job training is available for motivated candidates with the right foundation.

Responsibilities

All Inspectors:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections per applicable quality standards
• Identify defects and generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) and document findings thoroughly
• Support instrument calibration activities
• Maintain accurate inspection records and uphold ISO 9001:2015 compliance
• Keep workspace clean, organized, and in accordance with safety regulations

Senior Inspector (in addition to above):

• Lead FAIs and complex inspection activities
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective action
• Oversee advanced calibration and support internal quality audits
• Mentor junior inspectors and lead quality improvement projects

CMM Programmer / Senior Inspector (in addition to above):

• Develop, validate, and maintain CMM programs using CMM Manager
• Perform CMM-based inspections for FAI and production
• Optimize CMM programs for accuracy and cycle efficiency
• Troubleshoot measurement and programming issues
• Train inspection staff on CMM operations and best practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Background in manufacturing or shop floor environment beneficial
• Familiarity with measurement tools, blueprint reading, and GD&T
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards and technical mathematics
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Senior Inspector:

• 5–10 years of experience in quality inspection, process improvement, and team leadership

CMM Programmer / Senior Inspector:

• 5+ years of CMM programming and quality inspection experience
• Proficiency in CMM Manager software is required
• Advanced expertise in GD&T, and statistical process control (SPC)

Key Skills CMM Manager · GD&T · Blueprint Reading · Calibration · SPC · Root Cause Analysis · FAI · NCR Documentation · ISO 9001 · Microsoft Office

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person