Quality Metrology Engineer

Job Summary

General Purpose:

Responsible for the development of test methods and procedures needed to determine the dimensional features of products, validation and production inspections of all products produced from manufacturing and assembly processes.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Utilize knowledge of ISO/ASME GD&T to interpret engineering layouts, drawings, and documentation of various levels of components, assemblies, and subassemblies using CAD system (i.e., AutoCAD, Solidworks, Orcad).
• Develop and use measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimension features of products conform to the design features.
• Program and use CMM, Vision systems, CT Scanner and form tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot CMM and CT Scanner programs and system malfunctions.
• Manage test method equipment qualification activities in conjunction with Quality Engineering and Program management.
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel.
• Aid in selection and management of fixture, program and equipment suppliers.
• Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Interact routinely with customers to develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements.
• Utilize inspection measurement tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, comparators etc.).
• Optimize inspection methods to expedite inspections and manage equipment capacity.
• Train colleagues / technicians/inspectors on vision system (i.e. – OGP), Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM), and CT Scanner operation for parts being ran on production floor.  
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes.
• Compile and analyze measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability.
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to evaluate measurement methods.
• Assure data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidate and report quality results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in education and 8 years of experience.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience with measurement programming and writing measurement running programs.
• Experience with fixture design.
• Experience with Data/Statistical Analysis – MiniTab, Excel, Q-DAS.
• Solid understanding of CT Scanning operation – Metrotom OS, Calypso, VG Studio, Zeiss Inspect.
• Solid Modeling interpretation and 2-D drawing interpretation.
• Must possess the skills in CMM & OGP programming using the following applications – MeasureMind 3D, Zone 3, PC-DMIS.
• Must have a solid understanding of First Article Inspection (FAI) reporting.
• Experience in a plastics manufacturing or quality environment preferred.

MF15

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

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