Manufacturing Engineer III - 3D Inspection Programmer & Analyst

Location: Greenville, SC | Onsite

Schedule: 1st Shift | Business Hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

Pay Rate: $56.48/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading advanced manufacturing organization seeking a talented 3D Inspection Programmer & Analyst to support critical production and quality initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a metrology professional to work with advanced 3D scanning technologies, develop inspection programs, and directly influence product quality, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement efforts.

If you are experienced with ZEISS INSPECT/GOM software, passionate about dimensional inspection, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise on highly engineered products while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations.

• Generate, maintain, validate, and optimize Blue Light inspection programs using ZEISS INSPECT 3D software
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• Provide 3D inspection analysis support to Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Support daily shop-floor activities including 3D scanning, program execution, troubleshooting, and inspection data review.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standardized inspection methods.
• Train operators on new inspection processes, process updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze dimensional data and inspection results to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and inspection teams to resolve technical challenges and improve processes.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and implementation of best practices within inspection operations.
• Work effectively in a collaborative manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or Machinist Apprenticeship graduate with 3+ years of dimensional inspection experience
  , OR High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of dimensional inspection experience
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• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using ZEISS INSPECT/GOM software for 3D inspection and analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, Model-Based Definitions (MBD), and GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME
  Y14.5.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Experience programming and operating 3D scanning equipment in manual and automated inspection environments.
• Knowledge of point-cloud processing, mesh generation, scan alignment strategies, and scan data cleanup techniques.
• Experience generating inspection reports and presenting findings to engineering and production teams.
• Familiarity with robotic integration and automated inspection cells.
• Experience working with NX solid models, including NX 1965, NX 2206, or NX 2412.
• PC-DMIS CMM programming experience.
• Experience with VXelements, Geomagic Control X, Creaform
  , or similar metrology software.
• Experience using VBA, Python
  , or other scripting tools to automate inspection workflows and data analysis.
• Strong geometry, trigonometry, and technical math skills.
• Experience supporting aerospace, gas turbine, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• Ability to support occasional off-shift production needs when required.

This opportunity places you…