Quality Engineer

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: Apply through hireCNC

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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