Title:  Engineering Technician C

Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 40887

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 980 Reg

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CMM Operator to join our precision manufacturing team at L3 Harris in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to ensure the highest standards of quality and precision in our manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for developing measurement plans, conducting inspections, and providing critical feedback to improve our production capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate CMMs to perform inspections on various components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and tolerances.
• Develop and document measurement plans, including the selection of appropriate probes and fixtures for specific parts.
• Analyze measurement data and provide detailed reports on findings, highlighting trends and potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor junior CMM operators, fostering a culture of precision and quality throughout the team.
• Maintain and calibrate CMM equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 
• Proficiency in using CMM software, such as Zeiss Calypso, or similar applications, for programming and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Assembly & CNC machining processes and related quality control measures.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment, including ESD practices.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Advanced knowledge of CMM operation, including probe selection and programming methodologies.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and quality management systems (QMS).
• Certification in quality assurance or relevant engineering disciplines.
• 3D Printing Experience, e.g., hands-on experience operating Prusa FDM printers, SLA printers including Creality SLA machines, and preparing print jobs using Cura, Prusa, and Halot/ChituBox Slicers.