Defense Manufacturing Dimensional Quality Inspector

Step into a day that measures up

At The Entwistle Company, each measurement you take helps protect service members and allies around the world. As a Dimensional Quality Inspector, you’ll apply your metrology expertise to ensure mission-critical components meet exacting standards for U.S. and allied defense programs.

We’re a team driven by Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment. If you thrive on precision, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel at home here.

How you’ll spend your day

• Set up and carry out meticulous inspections on parts, components, and assemblies using mechanical and visual techniques.
• Utilize advanced tools: Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), FARO Arm, Keyence Wide Area CMM, micrometers, height stands, optical comparators, thread and plug gauges, gauge blocks, and plating thickness gauges.
• Own final product and assembly checks, first-piece validations, and incoming inspections to verify purchase order compliance.
• Record findings clearly and produce formal inspection reports aligned with company procedures.
• Detect non-conformances, communicate with production/assembly teams, and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Track quality trends and escalate when corrective or process improvements are warranted.
• Recommend enhancements to inspection equipment, programs, or methods to boost accuracy and throughput.
• Interface with customer and government representatives as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, and perform other duties as assigned.

Our mission in action

1. Be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components and systems across air, land, sea, and space—recognized for specialized capabilities, quality, and dependability.
2. Design, manufacture, and build-to-print innovative, cost-effective products.
3. Help our DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the U.S. warfighter—succeed in their missions.

What you’ll bring

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical school training.
• 5+ years of inspection experience with strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands-on ability with Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Keen attention to detail; excellent organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities at once; proactive problem-solver who takes initiative.
• Team-oriented communicator who collaborates effectively.

Proficiencies we look for

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience
• Field Measurements
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Faro)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers

Military experience translates here

We value your service and transferable skills. Relevant backgrounds include:

• Army MOS: 94H – Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist
• Navy NEC: NDT/NDI Program Personnel
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection Specialist
• Marine Corps MOS: 6048 – Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician
• Coast Guard Rating: NDI-Qualified Personnel

Benefits and support

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

Bring your precision to a place where it truly matters—and grow with a company that invests in your craft and your career.