• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
• Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
• Sets up and operates measuring and test equipment to include ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T).
• Programs and operates portable coordinate metrology equipment (Laser Tracker, Portable Arm, Blue Light Scanner) to achieve part acceptance.  This includes equipment setup, assisting with machine tool coordinates & adjustments, in process inspections, final inspections and modeling “what-if” scenarios.
• May perform incoming material/part inspection, WIP and Final inspections
• May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.
• May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have good knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications and perform complex mathematical computations.
• A Subject Matter Expert level of knowledge on Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T)
• Proven ability to program and operate Laser Tracker equipment (LEICA models or similar) and/portable metrology equipment to achieve part acceptance
• Display the required level of knowledge to utilize Laser Tracker support software Programs (Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks and/or PCDMIS).
• An intermediate to advanced level of experience with Spatial Analyzer software.
• Must have experience with large volume weldments, fabrications, & complex machine parts.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential. Able to work extended hours as required. 
• Able to work in confined spaces, from ladders, and man-lifts.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS 9100/9102, and Department of Defense (DOD) quality assurance program requirements in a manufacturing environment are highly desirable.
• Must have good leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Currently possessing or the ability to gain and maintain a DOD security clearance is preferred.

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes