Job Summary:
Under minimal direction, serves as the technical quality authority for projects within the Engineered Systems Division. Evaluates GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-up, and statistical capability risk from pre-sale feasibility through final runoff to ensure manufacturability and customer acceptance. Responsible for validating dimensional performance and statistical capability readiness prior to customer signoff.
Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
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Evaluate GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-up, and statistical capability risk to ensure manufacturability and customer acceptance
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Identify features with elevated risk of capability failure and recommend mitigation strategies
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Lead statistical capability studies, calculating Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk (as required) to validate dimensional performance and customer acceptance readiness
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Lead customer quality discussions, clearly communicating statistical results, measurement methodology, and capability conclusions
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Facilitate part correlation efforts to ensure internal inspection results align with customer measurement methodology and acceptance criteria
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Establish inspection strategy aligned with print requirements and customer specifications
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Establish Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk targets based on customer and internal expectations
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Program and optimize CMM routines using Zeiss Calypso
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Create ballooned drawings, inspection reports, and gage plans using DISCUS software
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Drive corrective action when statistical performance does not meet required thresholds
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Participate in pre-sale technical reviews to evaluate dimensional feasibility and tolerance risk
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Support first article inspection documentation and customer submissions
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Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to inspection strategy and process stability
Essential Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
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3+ years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment with responsibility for dimensional validation and capability analysis
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Demonstrated proficiency in Zeiss Calypso CMM programming
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Experience creating ballooned drawings and structured gage plans using DISCUS
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Strong understanding of GD&T including datum structure interpretation and geometric tolerance evaluation
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Working knowledge of tolerance stack-up principles
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Demonstrated expertise in statistical process control including calculation and interpretation of Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk. Ability to evaluate process stability, data validity, and statistical assumptions to ensure capability conclusions are technically sound
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Proven ability to clearly and confidently communicate technical and statistical results in customer-facing settings
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Comfortable leading technical discussions during runoff and process prove-out activities
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Working knowledge of CNC machining processes preferred
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Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
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Demonstrated business writing and technical documentation skills
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Valid Driver’s License with a good driving history
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Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Passport
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Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Working Conditions:
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Office and manufacturing work environment including exposure to moving mechanical machine parts and potentially loud equipment
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Hands-on work with CMMs and inspection equipment
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LCD viewing and key entry
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Internal and external customer communications
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Overnight travel required to customer sites
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Approximately 10% travel required
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-and Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off and Holiday Pay
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401K plan with company match
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
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