Metrology and Programming Engineer

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for defining new product inspection methodology for all new development programs
• Participates in Quality Requirements Review meetings for new project launches
• Provides integral support of program development and validation by reviewing customer designs in order to create, write, and execute accurate CMM and Vision System measurement programs
• Provides additional support in on-going production during times of mold maintenance, adjustment, and redesign by validating existing measurement and inspection programs or devising new programs for changed design
• Devises inspection fixture concepts to support new program development; fixtures must be coordinated to specifically work in conjunction with the CMM or Vision System measurement program
• Conducts and manages Gauge R & R studies
• Conducts initial and supplemental process capability study measurements
• Affords support to Program Managers, Process Engineers, and/or Validation Engineers with dimensional analysis
• Conducts inspection correlation studies as needed to ensure inspection methodologies are aligned with Customer inspection method expectations
• Devises Quality Work Instructions as it relates to inspection techniques and software programs
• Ensures Engineering Lab equipment is in working order
• Provides training for new inspection techniques to production quality inspectors
• Trains production quality inspectors for transitioning new product development inspection plans into production phase gate release
• Performs limited First Article Measurements (as resources allow)

Core Competencies

• Ability to effectively train technicians on program
• Proficient in metrology and calibration
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for manufacturing
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y-14.5)

Education and/or Experience

• 5 Years in Quality Engineering in manufacturing and/or quality assurance
• Proficient in applicable ISO 9001, ISO 13485 Standards
• Experience using Minitab and MS Excel
• Experience in using Solidworks
• Proficient in metrology and calibration standards
• Certified QE a plus
• Experience in 3D part scanning and point cloud data assimilation a plus

Training Requirements

• IQMS training
• Internal QMS training
• Hexagon software training
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Keyence (IM & LM) Micro-Vu (Inspec for Windows)
• Optivel (PC-DMIS)
• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, bending, and sitting
• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, where designated
• Personal gowning in cleanroom areas
• Work Environment: Professional offices ISO Class 8 and Class 7 cleanroom Plastic injection molding facilities Warehouse areas (limited)