QA Lead (Senior Quality Inspector – CMM Programming)
About The Position
Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is looking for a talented QA Lead to join us in Austin, TX! The QA Lead oversees advanced mechanical inspection activities to ensure products meet all quality, documentation, and compliance requirements. This role develops and validates CMM programs, performs complex inspections, and analyzes data to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. It supports cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and customers on quality issues, audits processes for compliance, and guides inspection personnel. The QA Lead also supports NPI efforts, reverse engineering, and inspection method development to strengthen overall quality performance.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications and database software
- Must be computer literate!
- Expert math abilities, will be able to fully determine best inspection practices regardless of part geometry and/or complexity
- Must be able to read and apply production instructions, drawings, BOM schematics, and specifications at an expert level.
- Expert level for mechanical measurement techniques and workmanship standards related to machining and strong knowledge of secondary processes such as paint, power coat, plating, etc.
- Must be able to read and interpret with weld symbols, callouts, wiring and/or crimping requirements.
- Must be able to calculate flat patterns and inspect precision sheet metal
- Expert using all handheld tools (micrometers, calipers, Other)
- High School Diploma/equivalent
- 10+ years working in production environment in the same and/or related industry
- 5+ years CMM programming (Full time) experience a must
Nice To Haves
- Some technician coursework/AA degree preferred
- ASQ (American Standard of Quality) certification preferred
- Able to make suggestions for process development a plus
- Able to program Laser Tracker (Portable CMM) experience a plus
- Mitutoyo and/or Zeiss CMM programming previous experience a plus
- Programming on/offline experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Performs mechanical inspection to ensure all quality aspects of the job are met exactly.
- Inspection includes but is not limited to: Components, fabricated/manufactured parts & assemblies
- First Piece/First Article, Receiving/incoming inspection, in-process, final inspection, is responsible to ensure give approval before production starts
- Measures Complex components, assemblies and enclosures.
- Checks documents for accuracy and compliance to requirements
- Read and interpret information from engineering drawings, travelers, specifications and other documents to generate a complete and precise CMM Program and inspection report/record.
- Audits Quality Control process / programs to ensure compliance to standards
- Inspection(s) could be internal or external (i.e. source inspections)
- Analyze Data and generates statistical reports (CPK, SPC, Others as required by customer)
- Develop CMM platforms to format reports into desired format(s)
- Interfaces and provides support to other departments, suppliers and customers on quality related issues as necessary
- Reverse Engineering
- Perform reverse engineering functions taking existing product and transforming them, via programming methods, into electronic data for engineering or manufacturing use.
- Requires ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Attain positive results and communication through team effort
- Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills, strong attention to detail.
- Develop inspection techniques and necessary instructions and materials to aid inspection personnel (Level 1, 2 and 3 inspectors) to execute CMM programs.
- Is responsible to evaluate solid models vs. blueprints for differences/discrepancies and drive CA in conjunction with Engineering, Customer, others.
- Is responsible to attend NPI (New Product Introduction) in conjunction with engineering and manufacturing to determine CMM programs adequacy, analyze potential failure modes (Drawing errors) and potential tooling needs to proficiently execute inspection methods.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
