Based in Yakima, WA, Triumph Actuation and Landing Gear Systems designs, manufactures, assembles, tests, and provides MRO services for aerospace products and systems that include hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valves and manifolds, hydraulic fuses, and repeatable release holdback bars and employs more than 240 employees. Triumph Actuation Products and Services - Yakima is an industry leader in landing gear actuation, providing actuation components to every major aircraft manufacturer. Triumph Actuation Products and Services - Yakima is also the sole supplier of the critical repeatable release holdback bars used for launching US Navy fighter jets from aircraft carriers. TRIUMPH has provided every holdback bar since the F-14.
Yakima, Washington, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the state. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and thriving agricultural industry, Yakima offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventures. With its thriving wine industry, stunning scenic drives, and rich Native American heritage, Yakima invites visitors to immerse themselves in its diverse offerings and welcoming community, blending tradition with modern innovation.
Responsibilities
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented CMM / Quality Inspector to support dimensional inspection, quality assurance, and customer compliance for aerospace components. This role is critical to ensuring product integrity, adherence to engineering requirements, and compliance with customer and industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong CMM experience, advanced blueprint interpretation skills, and a solid understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Systems (CMS), including CMMs, to perform precise dimensional inspections on aerospace products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models, including GD&T, tolerances, customer specifications, and technical requirements.
• Inspect purchased and internally manufactured parts for conformance to purchase orders, drawings/models, and applicable specifications.
• Apply GD&T in accordance with ANSI Y14.5, working with tolerances down to .xxxxxx precision.
• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and optical inspections following established work instructions.
• Use engineering drawings, models, specifications, QA standards, and test procedures to determine product acceptance.
• Document acceptance or rejection results, complete nonconformance documentation, and perform required ERP system transactions.
• Program CMM routines to support efficient, repeatable future measurements.
• Conduct final quality inspections for customer shipments.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance, ideally within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Documented training in blueprint reading, precision measurement, and applied mathematics.
• Hands on experience interpreting aerospace engineering drawings and using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.).
• Working knowledge of aerospace products, production processes, and assembly methods.
• Proficient in researching, interpreting, and applying customer specifications, work instructions, and procedural requirements.
• Experience with CMM programming software, such as Zeiss CALYPSO, PC DMIS, or similar platforms.
• Experience with model based definition (MBD) tools; familiarity with CREO is a plus.
• General working knowledge of CREO, SOLIDWORKS, and CATIA for reviewing engineering models and digital product definition.
• AS13001 certification (or progress toward it) is a plus.
• Ability to perform DSQR (Designated Source Quality Representative) responsibilities for customer required inspections preferred.
Position Pay Range: $30.13 - $42.54/Hour. Hiring range and position pay range may differ, commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability and life insurance
- Incentives and performance-based rewards
- Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contactTGIapplicant@triumphgroup.comto request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
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