Manufacturing Engineer III

Lancesoft; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III in Greenville, SC to generate and maintain 3D inspection programs and provide daily shop-floor support for ZEISS INSPECT workflows. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations to drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on expertise with 3D scanning, program execution, and data review, plus the ability to train operators and document work methods.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree or equivalent with 3+ years in dimensional inspection.
• Minimum 3 years of experience using ZEISS INSPECT/GOM for 3D inspection and analysis.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, MBDFs and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain, and verify Blue Light inspection programs using ZEISS INSPECT 3D software.
• Provide 3D analysis support to Manufacturing Engineering and training for new processes.
• Provide daily shop-floor support for 3D scanning, program execution, troubleshooting, and inspection data review.
• Develop workstation instructions and supporting documentation for 3D scanning processes.
• Support process improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost for 3D scanning.

Skills

3D inspection

dimensional inspection

problem solving

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering)

Associate degree

Machinist apprenticeship

High school diploma + 6 years inspection experience

Tools

ZEISS INSPECT

GOM software

PC-DMIS

NX (1965/2206/2412)

VXelements

Geomagic Control X

Creaform

Python

VBA

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III

Pay: $50.00 - $57.50 an hour USD

Work Type: Onsite

Location: Greenville, SC, 29615

Duration: Nov 2026 – Nov 2027

Description:

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.

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