Quality Inspector - CMM and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Your Job

As a Quality Inspector-CMM & GDT, you will play a critical role in ensuring products meet defined quality standards and customer requirements. You will perform detailed inspections throughout the manufacturing process, identify non‑conformances, and support continuous improvement while maintaining accurate quality records.

Our Team

You will work as part of the site Quality team in Salisbury, MD partnering closely with Engineering, Production, and Management. The team focuses on inspection accuracy, compliance, and proactive collaboration to protect product quality and customer satisfaction.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Reliable attendance and punctuality is key to success (flexibility to work OT)

Pay Range: $20.00/hr. - $30.00/hr. (based on experience)

What You Will Do

• Measure and verify product characteristics including angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, threads, wall thickness, and tolerances per inspection plans and engineering drawings
• Operate and maintain precision measuring instruments and gauges such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, CMM systems, and specialized test equipment
• Verify calibration status of gauges and measuring equipment and maintain accurate calibration records
• Inspect products at defined stages of the production process to identify defects or deviations
• Test units for proper fit and function, including mechanical assemblies, moving parts, electrical components, and coatings
• Review engineering drawings and collaborate with Engineering and Management to confirm inspection and quality requirements
• Document inspection results clearly and report conformances and non‑conformances to appropriate stakeholders
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve quality and production procedures
• Maintain organized inspection records to support traceability, audits, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support production inspection schedules
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and business needs

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2–3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CMM Measuring and Operating
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and technical specifications
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and gauges (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.)
• Understanding of quality inspection processes and production procedures
• Ability to communicate inspection findings clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with receiving inspection of manufactured part
• Certification in quality inspection or related technical field
• IPC/J‑STD or IPC‑A certification experience

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission‑critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies,  Fiber & RF, and high‑reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high‑reliability interconnect solutions.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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