Hiring: CMM Laser Inspector Company: Sonaca North America Location: Vista, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:48:31 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, CATIA, Defense Industry, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •5-10 years of aerospace dimensional inspection and metrology experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. •10 years of aerospace dimensional inspection and metrology experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Required Skills: •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. •Actively facilitate and support 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. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to stand, walk, bend, and conduct inspections for extended periods. •Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud. •Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection. •May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds. •Manual dexterity required for handling precision measuring equipment and aerospace hardware. •Visual acuity required to inspect critical dimensions and identify product nonconformances. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!