Quality Technician - Mid Level

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Quality Technician II to perform inspections, reverse engineering, and measurement tasks across prototype to low-volume production. You will partner with manufacturing and engineering to provide accurate data for decision-making in an ISO 9001 environment.

The role involves working with suppliers to resolve quality issues and requires minimal guidance for essential functions and skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 3–6 years in quality/inspection in manufacturing.
• Experience reading blueprints and CAD drawings and documenting inspections.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and apply appropriate measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional inspection of parts to drawings or CAD models.
• Create, balloon and maintain inspection reports and templates.
• Verify incoming parts meet specifications and standards.
• Interface with internal teams and suppliers on part quality.
• Handle part numbering and traceability.
• Perform reverse engineering measurements.
• Conduct non-destructive testing of parts.
• Communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Operate Windows and MS Office tools for data and reporting.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Ballooned drawings

Documentation

GD&T interpretation

Reverse engineering

Non-destructive testing

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

FaroArm CAM2 PolyWorks Calypso Zeiss CMM Calypso

Job description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

The Quality Technician II is responsible for performing inspections, reverse engineering activities, and other measurement-related tasks in support of programs across all phases of the product development lifecycle, from prototype through low-volume production, within an ISO 9001-certified engineering and manufacturing environment.

A successful Quality Technician II partners closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide accurate data and quality support needed to enable effective decision-making and execution of job responsibilities.

This role is expected to perform most essential functions and required technical skills with minimal guidance.

In addition to working with internal teams, the Quality Technician II will interact with external suppliers to communicate quality issues and support resolution efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Dimensional inspection of parts to engineering drawings and/or CAD models
• Creation of ballooned engineering drawings/inspection report templates
• Create, compile and maintain inspection records and other required documentation
• Examine incoming parts and documentation to confirm correct specifications and established standards are met
• Interface internally and with suppliers to give feedback on part quality issues
• Part numbering and traceability
• Reverse engineering measurement
• Non-destructive testing of parts
• Communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing
• Proficient with Windows based computers and MS software such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Investigate nonconformances and support root cause analysis

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent required 3-6 years of work experience in manufacturing environment in quality/inspection

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience using hand measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gauges, and other inspection equipment. Ability to operate FaroArm scanning and probing equipment using CAM2 or PolyWorks inspection software, or experience with other portable measurement equipment. Ability to run inspection programs on a Zeiss CNC CMM using Calypso software. Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T, datum structures, alignments, and tolerances, along with selecting appropriate measurement methods such as arm, scanner, or CMM. Solid foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes. Experience using optical comparators for inspection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires occasional moderate physical activity Moving and maneuvering heavy objects may be required at times

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

7:30 AM start time, Monday-Friday 40-hour standard work week with overtime paid as worked when required Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate fixed deadlines sometimes working longer hours, Saturdays, and/or Sundays

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Combination of quality lab and manufacturing areas Periodic travel may be required between facilities Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Advance your career by advancing the world.

For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.