Quality Technician III

Oshkosh Corporation•Lyon Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Quality Technician III to perform inspections, reverse engineering, and other measurements in support of programs throughout the product development lifecycle, from prototype through low-volume production. The role operates in an ISO 9001-certified engineering and manufacturing environment and provides manufacturing and engineering teams with data needed to perform their work. The technician is expected to perform most essential functions with little to no guidance and communicate quality issues to external suppliers. The role combines work in quality laboratory and manufacturing areas, with periodic travel between facilities potentially required. The position may involve periodic stress, occasional moderate physical activity, and moving or maneuvering heavy objects. The regular schedule starts at 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with a 40-hour standard work week. Overtime is paid when worked and may be required; schedule flexibility is needed for deadlines, including longer hours and occasional Saturdays and/or Sundays. The position requires lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. Employees must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or otherwise able to meet applicable licensure requirements.

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 and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and height gauges.
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.
Extensive experience operating a Faro measurement arm for scanning and probing using CAM2 or PolyWorks inspection software, or equivalent portable measurement equipment and software experience, including advanced alignments, workflows, reporting, and automation.
Ability to develop or program Zeiss CNC CMMs using Calypso software for inspection.
Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing.
Proficiency with Windows-based computers and Microsoft software such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work flexibly to meet fixed deadlines, including longer hours and occasional Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Must be a team player, self-motivated, able to manage workload to meet deadlines, reliable, attentive to detail, and have a strong work ethic and pride in work.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or able to meet licensure requirements for lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Scripting experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect parts dimensionally 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 about 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 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.