3D Scanning Engineer II

Allison Transmission - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Join Allison Transmission as a 3D Scanning Engineer II, where you will play a crucial role in developing data processing standards for 3D data, collecting 3D scan data on-site, and crafting as-built models from scan data. This position requires a proactive self-starter who can work in a fast-paced team environment and is committed to achieving quality standards and productivity requirements. You will also be responsible for preparing and presenting inspection reports to customers, training and mentoring team members, and conducting technical reviews with suppliers and design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Developing data processing standards (techniques, strategies, and tools) for 3D data
• Collecting 3D scan data on-site
• Crafting and building fixtures required for individual scanning
• Submitting requests for needed tools/equipment
• Crafting as-built models from scan data (surface mesh/point cloud)
• Performing quality dimensional analysis on scan data
• Preparing and presenting inspection reports to customers
• Occasionally leading meetings/discussions when required
• Training and mentoring backup team members
• Conducting and participating in technical reviews with potential suppliers, design engineers, and the drafting team
• Supervising eWorks requests and logging database entries via Microsoft Access
• Providing status reports with estimated completion dates of requested inspection items
• Providing reports as needed for program status and estimates
• Observing applicable procedures and practices as delineated in Test Operations Manual, PE Procedures, and Standard Procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient in written and spoken business communication skills
• 3+ years of experience in the engineering field in a similar position/group
• Proven experience with using, manipulating, and applying CAD knowledge to communicate results from quality analysis scans
• Sound Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing interpretation and application understanding
• Strong mechanical and organizational problem-solving skills
• 3D Scanning knowledge or experience with surface mesh data and point clouds
• Experience with inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

Nice-to-haves

• BS degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• 3D Scanning experience and analyzing 3D datasets
• Experience with Gom/Novacam/Polyworks/Geomagic/Zeiss Inspect Software
• Basic knowledge of automatic transmission operation
• Understanding of machine and manufacturing processes