CMM Laser Inspector

WHO ARE WE Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers . POSITION SUMMARY The CMM Laser Inspector serves as the site's subject matter expert and technical lead for advanced dimensional inspection and metrology activities. This position is responsible for performing highly accurate dimensional inspections of aerospace components, assemblies, tooling, and manufactured products using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), laser scanning systems, portable metrology equipment, and conventional inspection tools. The role partners closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to develop inspection strategies, implement metrology best practices, analyze measurement data, and ensure product conformity to engineering drawings, customer specifications, AS9100 requirements, AS9102 requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES Perform dimensional inspections of aerospace components, tooling, and manufactured products using CMMs, laser scanners, portable measurement arms, and conventional precision measuring equipment. Operate, create, validate, execute, and optimize CMM and laser scanning inspection programs from engineering drawings, CAD models, customer specifications, and technical requirements. Serve as the site focal point for advanced dimensional inspection and metrology activities, providing technical guidance to Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams. Support the development and implementation of inspection strategies, measurement techniques, and metrology best practices to ensure accurate product verification. Interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5. Verify product conformance through first article, first-piece, in-process, final, receiving, and source inspection activities as required. Conduct dimensional inspection of complex aerospace products, including machined components, sheet metal assemblies, composite structures, weldments, tooling, and fixtures. Analyze measurement data, perform capability studies, identify measurement trends, and provide dimensional feedback to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams. Generate inspection reports, ballooned drawings, First Article Inspection…