Quality Control Inspector IIII - CMM
Archer AviationSan Jose, California, United StatesPosted 7 April 2026
Job Description
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do
Program and operate CMMs using CALYPSO and GearPro software to create measurement routines
Interpret engineering drawings and translate them into CMM programs and inspection plans
Perform inspections of parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with design tolerances and specifications
Perform CMM data validation with hard gauging
Record and maintain accurate inspection data and reports to support statistical process analysis
Regularly inspect and maintain CMM machines to ensure accuracy and reliability
Ensure the CMM maintains calibration
Troubleshoot and resolve CMM-related issues as they arise
Ensure traceability of measurements and maintain compliance with company quality management systems
What you need
7+ years’ experience in metrology with programming skills in CALYPSO, or Polyworks
Hands on experience using with CMMs, Laser Trackers, scanners or arms
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT)
Experience creating and approving first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection
Ability to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action
Experience with MES systems and creating inspection plans electronically
Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
Ability to work within a team environment
Bonus qualifications
Associate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience creating real time dashboards using JIRA or Sigma
Experience with developing/validating automated inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment including working with SQL languages
Experience with SAP
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $28.94 – $39.76 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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