
CNC Quality Engineer / Lead Mechanical Inspector (CMM Programming)
🔎 At a Glance
Company: Cubitek, Inc.
Location: Brentwood, NY (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $90,000 – $140,000 per year (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Overtime: Optional Weekends Available
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years preferred)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
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Why This Role Exists
Cubitek is looking to strengthen its quality department after the loss of a key team member. This role is critical to maintaining the high standards expected by customers in the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and analytical instrumentation industries.
Founded in 1993, Cubitek is a family-owned precision machine shop with more than 30 years of experience producing complex, tight-tolerance components. The company ships approximately 30,000 parts annually and is seeking a hands-on quality professional who can contribute immediately while helping support future growth.
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The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections
- Program and operate CMM equipment to verify precision machined components
- Inspect aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and instrumentation parts
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications
- Support AS9100 quality requirements and documentation processes
- Work closely with machinists, production personnel, and management to resolve quality issues
- Utilize manual inspection equipment when required
- Help maintain quality records and inspection reports
- Review STEP files, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality department
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Machines, Inspection Equipment & Software
You'll work with equipment and software such as:
Inspection Equipment
- Hexagon CMM
- FARO Arm CMM
- Keyence Vision Systems
- Optical inspection systems
- Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and precision measuring equipment
Software
- PC-DMIS
- JobBOSS ERP
- CAMWorks
Bonus Skills
- CMM programming
- CAD/CAM experience
- Mastercam
- Fusion 360
- Ability to create drawings from STEP files
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Materials You'll Work With
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Plastics
- Ceramics
- Various aerospace and semiconductor materials
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What We're Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of quality inspection or quality engineering experience in a machine shop environment
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
- Experience inspecting precision machined components
- Familiarity with CMM inspection processes
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Experience supporting AS9100 or similar quality systems
Preferred
- PC-DMIS programming experience
- Hexagon CMM experience
- FARO Arm experience
- Engineering degree
- First Article Inspection (FAI) experience
- CAD/CAM experience
- Aerospace, defense, or semiconductor manufacturing experience
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Why Quality Professionals Like Working Here
Quality professionals choose Cubitek because:
- Family-owned company with over 30 years of stability
- ISO and AS9100 certified environment
- Modern CNC machining and inspection technology
- Diverse aerospace, defense, and semiconductor work
- Tight-tolerance, technically challenging projects
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on a small, highly skilled team
- Direct visibility and collaboration with leadership
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range
$90,000 – $140,000 per year (DOE)
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (80% employer paid)
- Dental Insurance (100% employer paid)
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Profit Sharing Program
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Additional PTO after 5 years
- Flexible PTO considerations for exceptional candidates
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Approximately 50-hour workweek
- Optional weekend overtime
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Apply
Interested quality professionals can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
Salary range
- $90,000 - $140,000 per year