Job Description

Description

Summary/Objective

• Create, validate, troubleshoot CMM programs, and perform precision inspections, including FAIs (First Article Inspections), to ensure product conforms to all applicable requirements. 
• Supports Engineering New Product Development and Investigations in Metrology, through sample measurements and feedback, early on involvement in drawing and GD&T reviews, and early measurement capability evaluations.

Essential Functions

• Applies advanced knowledge of GD&T and Metrology principles to program CMM’s/vision systems to ensure products meet specifications and drawings.
• Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators as well as from Inspectors and Engineers.
• Train other inspectors and technicians.
• Work with Quality Engineering to ensure that all set-ups and programs are accurate.
• Participate or lead special projects related to tooling fixtures and gages.
• Identifies and drives cost reduction projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing principle.
• Works closely with the team to determine efficiency improvements.
• Create CMM programs using part drawings or models and perform inspections as required. 
• Troubleshoot and/or amend existing CMM programs.
• Perform validation and verification of programs (CMM, vision systems, etc.)
• Take critical measurements using gauges, fixtures and other measurement tools.
• Provide inspection support to all departments in the organization, perform part inspection and FAIs. 
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Competencies

• Has advanced knowledge on all metrology programs and strong working knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical inspection of precision part. 
• Solid experience with inspection equipment and tools
• Proficiency CMM programming skills/training
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Must be able to multi-task without losing track of details.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office).

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work 
• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position and operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Travel

Occasional (Less than 10%) 

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Has advanced knowledge on all metrology programs and strong working knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret).
• 6 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical Inspection of precision part
• 6 years’ experience with inspection equipment and tools.
• 4 years minimum experience advanced CMM programming.
• 4 years minimum experience advanced Vision System programming.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).  This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.