Quality Technician III

Oshkosh•New Hudson, MI

About The Position

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is a product development company serving the motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. It provides product engineering and low-volume production solutions, including research and development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, testing and validation, and low-rate production. The Quality Technician III performs inspections, reverse engineering, and other measurements in support of programs across the product development lifecycle, from prototype through low-volume production, in an ISO 9001-certified engineering and manufacturing environment. The technician works with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide data supporting their work and is expected to perform most essential functions with little to no guidance. The position also interacts with external suppliers to communicate quality issues. The work takes place in both a quality laboratory and manufacturing areas. Periodic travel between facilities may be required. The role involves occasional moderate physical activity, and moving or maneuvering heavy objects may sometimes be necessary. The standard schedule is a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with a 7:30 AM start; overtime may be required for deadlines, including longer hours and occasional Saturdays or Sundays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 6 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment in quality or inspection.
Experience using hand measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Solid foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T datum structures, alignments, and tolerances, and select appropriate measurement methods such as a Faro arm, laser scanner, or CMM.
Extensive experience operating a Faro measurement arm for scanning and probing using CAM2 or PolyWorks inspection software, or equivalent portable measurement equipment and software, including advanced alignments, workflows, reporting, and automation.
Ability to develop or program Zeiss CNC CMMs using Calypso software for inspection.
Ability to read blueprints and experience with GD&T symbols.
Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing.
Proficiency with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to accommodate fixed deadlines and a flexible schedule, including occasional longer hours and weekend work.
Must meet requirements for lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, including U.S. citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or the ability to meet licensure requirements.
Must be a team player, self-motivated, reliable, attentive to detail, and able to manage workload to meet deadlines.
Must have a reliable mode of transportation.
Position requires occasional moderate physical activity; moving and maneuvering heavy objects may be required at times.

Nice To Haves

Scripting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional inspections of parts against engineering drawings and/or CAD models.
Create ballooned engineering drawings and inspection report templates.
Create, compile, and maintain inspection records and other required documentation.
Examine incoming parts and documentation to confirm specifications and established standards are met.
Communicate feedback on part quality issues internally and with suppliers.
Preserve documentation associated with specific serial numbers and batches.
Perform reverse-engineering measurements.
Lead dimensional inspection strategies for complex components.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action efforts.
Assist with failure-analysis efforts as required.
Mentor and support the development of junior technicians.
Perform gage calibrations and audits to maintain ISO certification.
Adapt to and understand the significance of different customer requirements.