Quality Technician Seeking a Technician with strong automotive quality metrology experience to support new model launches and pre-production activities. This role is responsible for verifying body weld tooling and part accuracy, supporting initial vehicle builds, and providing quality feedback during prototype and pre-production phases. The ideal candidate will have experience with portable CMM equipment, sheet metal quality inspection, and body structure analysis within automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Verify body weld tooling and component accuracy using portable CMM equipment, including FARO, Vectorarm, and Perceptron systems.
Inspect parts and assemblies using hand tools and quality checking fixtures.
Gather and analyze part information from digital engineering systems such as PolyWorks, CATIA, and 3D imaging software.
Support sheet metal sub-assembly and body build trials during pre-production events.
Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, parts, and fitment issues.
Analyze part and sub-assembly data and provide feedback to project leaders and engineering teams.
Participate in new model launches and first vehicle builds.
Maintain schedules and support project timelines.
Work effectively in both independent and team environments while adapting to changing priorities.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.2-5 years of automotive or aerospace quality metrology experience, preferably in sheet metal quality assurance.
Hands-on experience using portable CMM equipment, scanners, and laser trackers, including:
- FAROVectorarmLeicaCreaformExperience with 3D inspection and comparison software, including:
- PolyWorksCAM2ScenePC-DMISStrong understanding of automotive body structures and dimensional quality processes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools for adjusting and modifying part datums.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to create and maintain schedules.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, off-shifts, and overtime as required.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CATIA and other 3D modeling software.
Previous experience supporting new model launches and pre-production vehicle builds.
Experience troubleshooting body fitment and tooling concerns in manufacturing environments.
Must-Have:
Skills Portable CMM experience (FARO, Vectorarm, Perceptron, Leica, or Creaform) Automotive or aerospace metrology experience (2-5 years) Sheet metal quality inspection experience Body structure and weld tooling knowledge3D inspection software experience (PolyWorks, CAM2, Scene, PC-DMIS) Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Ability to support pre-production builds and new model launch activities
