QC Metrology Engineer

Position Summary / Overview

The CMPT QC Metrology Engineer will work with a team of scientists and technicians within the Operations Lab team to perform, oversee and assure the quality of analytical testing used to release products across multiple plant laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical and/or chemical analyses or scientific tests using established techniques in compliance with all safety and control standards.
• Record results of tests, organize data, perform basic computations, and prepare reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines.
• Cook up and/or perform calibrations, verifications, and maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Document results in site logs and databases.
• Maintain calibration standards and consumable items.
• Perform first line troubleshooting of analytical metrology, laboratory IT and data handling systems.
• Create and maintain controlled documents, procedures and test methods in accordance with site change management practices.
• Adhere to the Statistical Process Control (SPC) program for the analysis of metrology performance and product/process quality.
• Follow and train others to effectively use analytical systems, EH&S procedures and ODMS procedures.
• Monitor and ensure the effective operation of analytical systems and the lab’s adherence to ODMS.
• Aid in adapting and implementing laboratory IT and data handling systems to the needs of the unit.
• Work with business teams to facilitate implementation and verification of new test methods.
• Comply with all safe chemical handling and disposal practices.
• Frequently travel between plant laboratories.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Metrology Experience and Discipline: Ability to prioritize and complete routine testing in a timely, reproducible manner independently and within teams.
• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and PPE, and previous work in industrial and/or laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication, analysis, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail to prevent and minimize errors.
• Interpersonal Effectively operate in a cross-functional team setting, routinely working with other scientists, lab technicians, and plant operators.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Prioritization and project management skills
• Basic working knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry
• In-depth instrument troubleshooting skills
• Proficient at developing and implementing analytical standard operating procedures.
• Proficient at developing test standards and carrying out complex standardizations and calibrations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of statistics and how to apply statistical concepts to laboratory data
• Technical Experience with physical and/or chemical analytical metrology

Work Schedule

Day shift: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.