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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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

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