CesiumAstro
Quality Assurance Associate
$83K–$99K
Westminster, CO · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5–7 years in manufacturing quality, metrology, and failure analysis.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in a technical field preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Performs inspections and metrology of parts and high-reliability products, manages quality processes and nonconformances, and supports continuous improvement and audit readiness.
What you'll do
- Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products using approved procedures, drawings, and measurement equipment.
- Program and operate automated inspection equipment, calibrate tools, and document inspection and quality activities.
- Address nonconformances through root cause analysis and corrective action, and support audits and quality improvement.
What they ask for
- 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, metrology, and failure analysis.
- Experience with aerospace, electronics, or defense; CMMs, metrology arms, Keyence systems, or similar equipment; and AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
- Experience with microscopic visual inspection; high school diploma or equivalent.
Nice to have
- Associate degree in a technical field; experience with calibration systems and metrology practices.
- Experience in regulated manufacturing; J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
Pay
USD 83,000–99,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
CMM, VMM, Keyence systems, AS9100, ISO 9001, GD&T, XRF systems, 8D
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