Sr. Dimensional Inspection Specialist

Location: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Area

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An industry-leading manufacturer in the precision aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Senior Dimensional Inspection Specialist to join their onsite quality inspection team near Buffalo, NY. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the integrity of complex, high-precision parts used in mission-critical systems. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a stable and respected engineering organization with long product lifecycles, hands-on ownership of metrology systems, and the ability to directly shape inspection standards and processes across the floor.

About the Role

Take on a challenging role that combines technical expertise with a passion for getting it right, every time. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to solve challenging measurement problems, maintain metrology programs, and drive process improvements across the inspection workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and refine measurement routines using online learning and offline programming methods.
• Generate detailed electronic inspection instructions for automated inspection systems.
• Translate CAD design data into inspection-ready programs while ensuring compatibility between digital models and measurement platforms.
• Partner with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot measurement issues and resolve manufacturing discrepancies.
• Provide expert training and coaching to inspection teams, machinists, and quality auditors on CMM usage and insights.
• Contribute to inspection planning by preparing or adjusting CAD models to improve inspection strategies.

Qualifications

•  Associate degree or equivalent experience in engineering, metrology, or a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing inspection roles.
• Experience with advanced measurement systems is essential
•  Advanced understanding of part specifications and blueprint reading.
• Proficient in analyzing and resolving CAD and CAI interface challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to coach and train team members.
• Experience with aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Experience with leading metrology software solutions is advantageous

Why Apply?

• Hands-on ownership of CMM programming and metrology systems.
• Work with cutting-edge components used in high-stakes aerospace and defense applications.
• Comprehensive rewards package featuring financial incentives, health wellness programs, and lifestyle benefits
• Collaborate in a team that values quality, precision, and long-term product success.
•  Be part of a mission-critical team where your contributions directly impact production quality and compliance.

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