Manufacturing Engineer III

What you'll do

• Generate, maintain, and verify Blue Light inspection programs using ZEISS INSPECT 3D software.
• Provide 3D analysis support to Manufacturing Engineering and support operator training for new processes, process changes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide daily shop-floor support for 3D scanning, program execution, troubleshooting, and inspection data review.
• Develop and maintain workstation instructions, methods, and supporting documentation for 3D scanning processes.
• Support process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance for 3D scanning processes.
• Communicate clearly with engineering, quality, operations, and inspection team members to resolve issues and align priorities.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team-based, matrixed manufacturing environment.
• Adapt to a fast-paced production environment while supporting positive change and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or machinist apprenticeship graduate with at least 3 years of dimensional inspection experience; or high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of dimensional inspection experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using ZEISS INSPECT/GOM software for 3D inspection and analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, model-based definitions, and GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5.

What will make you stand out

• Demonstrated proficiency programming and operating 3D scanning equipment in both manual and automated inspection environments.
• Experience with point-cloud processing, mesh generation, inspection alignment strategies, and scan data cleanup.
• Ability to analyze inspection results, generate clear reports, and communicate findings to technical and production stakeholders.
• Familiarity with robotic integration or automated inspection cells for 3D scanning applications.
• Experience working with solid models, preferably in NX 1965, NX 2206, or NX 2412.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field.
• PC-DMIS CMM programming experience.
• Experience with VXelements, Geomagic Control X, Creaform, or similar 3D inspection software.
• Experience with VBA, Python, or similar scripting/programming tools used to automate inspection workflows or data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, including above-average shop math skills in geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Experience with heavy duty gas turbine or aerospace components.
• Ability to provide occasional coverage or support for off-shift or swing-shift production needs.