1ST SHIFT

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and communicate the inspection schedule with Engineering and Quality.
• Collaborate with Project and Quality Engineers to review customer drawings, specifications, GD&T, and measurement requirements.
• Develop inspection plans, programs, fixtures, and methods for new parts throughout tooling and injection molding process development.
• Program and operate CMM, vision, and other precision measurement equipment for first-article, layout, and PPAP inspections.
• Analyze and report inspection results to support tool corrections, process development, PPAP approval, and resolution of nonconforming product.
• Release proven inspection methods and programs to production and train personnel in their use.
• Maintain and troubleshoot CMMs, vision systems, gages, fixtures, software, and related inspection equipment used for serial-production inspections.
• Coordinate calibration, preventive maintenance, and service activities for inspection equipment, including scheduled work outside normal first-shift hours.
• Verify inspection equipment accuracy and support gage R&R and measurement-system studies.
• Evaluate improvements in inspection technology, methods, accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and/or operating CMM and/or vision measurement equipment required; Zeiss CALYPSO or OGP ZONE3 experience strongly preferred.
• CAD modeling experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, dimensional inspection methods, gage R&R, and process capability.
• Ability to apply practical math, geometry, and trigonometry to inspection and measurement activities.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification preferred.

Schedule

Ability and willingness to work a flexible first-shift schedule, including earlier or later hours, and overtime when needed.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, handling, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds; and close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional travel may be required for training or customer support.