Metrology/Tooling Engineer Specialist

Essential Job Functions:

Manufacturing Engineering:

1. Utilize Creaform Metrascan technology to scan parts, assemblies, and tooling.
2. Utilize SolidWorks to overlay scanned data on 3D Models to identify non-conforming product.
3. Proficiently interpret blueprints (drawings), mylars, and 3D models.
4. Maintain a Rolling Action Item List (RAIL) to schedule and complete work.
5. Use a variety of precision measuring instruments to check tool tolerances and dimensions throughout the facility.
6. Prepare Scanning-related Manufacturing Engineering/Tooling reports.
7. Ensure tooling designs are feasible for manufacturing and maximize producibility.
8. Generate Design Change Requests (DCR’s), Manufacturing Engineering Support Requests (MESR’s), and Requests For Technical Services (RFTS) as required.
9. Maintain a proper Tooling Inventory Master List, control records, and database.
10. Perform scheduled annual Tooling Audits to ensure tooling meets engineering requirements.
11. Resolve equipment/tooling-related issues in a timely and comprehensive manner.
12. Collaborate with Facilities and EH&S Manager to ensure manufacturing processes and tooling adhere to current EH&S standards.
13. Foster open and frequent communication and collaboration with Managers, Designers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Project Owners to ensure customer satisfaction.
14. Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Quality:

1. Prepare Scanning-related Inspection Reports.
2. Scan Assemblies and Parts for conformance.
3. Support First Article Inspections (FAIs).
4. Support First Piece Parts inspections.

Design:

1. Scan Assemblies and Parts for conformance.
2. Scan parts and assemblies for reverse engineering.
3. Prepare Scanning-related Design reports.
4. Contribute to the 2D to 3D migration project.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in programming and using CMMs and Scanning equipment (e.g., Leica, Creaform, Faro, 3D Scanning, Spatial Analyzer software).
• Strong knowledge of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other test equipment.
• Excellent documentation practices and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented approach.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on tooling application.
• Technical writing experience.
• Familiarity with SAP, SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D modeling software), VX Inspect, VX Model, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Teams.
• Experience with tool design and manufacturing processes of jigs and fixtures, including welding, machining, bonding, and/or heat treatment.

Education and Experience:

• A 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of machining and automated machines is preferred.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.