Quality Engineer - Aerospace​/Defense & Robotics

At a Glance Company: ZYCI

Location:

Chamblee, GA (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $90,000 – $120,000 per year (based on experience)

Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday Overtime:
As Needed Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3 years) Work Authorization:
Must be able to work on projects related to U.S. defense programs Published:
March 6, 2026 Apply Link:
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CNC Why This Role Exists This role exists to support growing aerospace, robotics, and defense programs that require advanced inspection, measurement strategy, and strict quality compliance. At ZYCI, this position plays a key role in ensuring precision and reliability in the production of tight-tolerance aerospace components, humanoid robotic parts, and mission-critical defense hardware. The Quality Engineer will help maintain rigorous AS9100 standards, support complex inspection strategies, and ensure products meet the highest levels of performance and traceability.

The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will:
Develop and program CMM inspection programs for complex machined components Optimize measurement strategies to improve inspection accuracy and repeatability Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to inspection methods and acceptance criteria Lead and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) Perform and support first-article, in-process, and final inspection activities Support root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, and inspection teams to improve part manufacturability and inspection capability Assist with inspection planning, control plans, and process validation Support preparation of customer data packages, Certificates of Conformance, and quality documentation Help maintain compliance with AS9100 quality system requirements Machines, Controls & Software You’ll work with equipment and tools such as: CMM Platforms:
Zeiss CMM systems (Calypso) Inspection Equipment: CMMs, vision inspection systems, surface plates, height gages Inspection Tools:
Calipers, micrometers, bore gages, indicators, optical comparators Quality Systems & Tools: AS9102 First Article Inspection reporting, quality databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools Engineering Documentation:
Aerospace drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Materials You’ll Work With Precision machined components made from:
Aluminum Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Titanium Inconel These materials are used in aerospace assemblies, robotics systems, and defense hardware. What We’re Looking For Required 3 years of experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing quality engineering Strong experience with CMM operation and programming (Calypso preferred) Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Hands-on experience completing AS9102 First Article Inspections Experience working within an AS9100 quality system Ability to read and interpret complex aerospace engineering drawings Strong understanding of inspection methods and metrology best practices Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams Preferred (Not Required) Experience supporting robotics or electromechanical assemblies

Experience with automated inspection or vision systems Knowledge of NADCAP-controlled processes Familiarity with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) per AIAG guidelines ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQT, or CMQ/OE Experience supporting defense or military manufacturing programs Why Engineers Like Working Here Engineers choose ZYCI because:
They work on advanced aerospace and robotics technology The shop operates with modern CNC equipment and advanced inspection systems Projects support high-precision, mission-critical manufacturing Teams collaborate closely between engineering, machining, and quality The environment values technical expertise, craftsmanship, and problem solving There are opportunities to grow into senior engineering, technical leadership, and advanced metrology roles Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $90,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE) Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Professional development and training opportunities

Schedule:

Monday – Friday Day Shift Standard full-time schedule Apply Interested candidates can apply directly through hire

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