Teams at Granite State Manufacturing

Leads quality assurance strategy for precision defense manufacturing, including inspection planning, CMM routines, contract compliance, audits, FAI, process validation, nonconformance investigations, RCCA/CAPA, MRB support, and final documentation approval. Reviews blueprints and specifications, analyzes quality metrics, drives continuous improvement, mentors inspection staff, and serves as a technical liaison across quality, manufacturing, engineering, program teams, customers, and management.

Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and ProtoTRAK machines to produce large, close-tolerance components. Interpret drawings and GD&T, select tooling and workholding, perform machining and inspections, adjust offsets, and develop conversational programs. Safely handle heavy workpieces, complete production documentation, troubleshoot machining issues, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, welding, and engineering teams in a defense-focused, high-mix environment.

The Manufacturing Planner prepares and monitors production schedules, liaises with teams, ensures timely delivery, and analyzes key production data.