• Provide measurement support to Manufacturing for basic measurement tools or automated measurement equipment (set-up, programming, teaching and training, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Perform First Article Inspections and Process Capability Studies as needed.
• Complete measurement equipment verifications, as required.
• Participate in gauge R&R studies for measurement system analysis.
• Collect and analyze data, within assigned manufacturing areas, and generates reports.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers with creation and maintaining of Inspection Sheets for product’s specific SOP.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers with the development, implementation, training, and use of Statistical Process Control. (IQS).
• Participate in continuous improvement within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Managing the Calibration Program to ensure all inspection equipment is up to date, calibrated, and documented.
• Demonstrate advanced measurement and inspection skills, including programming, troubleshooting, and application of complex electronic non-contact measurement equipment.
• Create and run program files on automated equipment for part inspection.
• Define and design fixture requirements for inspection processes using CAD software. Procure fixtures manufacturing internally or externally sourced.
• Maintain proper use and care for measurement equipment.
• Assist with the development of inspection procedures and control plans.
• Initiate Document Change Requests (DCR’s) for changes to inspection procedures, control plans, pFMEA…etc.
• Participate in audit functions (product, process, and operating system) ensuring quality systems and products are consistent with internal documentation, standards and customer requirements.
• Support CAPA and NCR process as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training

• Provide technical support to manufacturing employees
• Provide training on inspection criteria and techniques

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration Engineering or Metrology field or,
• Associate Degree in a technical field and 5 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment or,
• High School Diploma, 10+ year’s experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Technical training in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading, and statistical process control; desired
• Work independently in a fast paced, dynamic manufacturing environment;
• Demonstrate effective problem solving and analysis, time management, leadership, and documentation skills;
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, ERP system.
• Skilled using a variety of measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, drop indicators, dial indicator, surface plate, optical comparator, smart scope and coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

The Metrology Specialist provides advanced metrology skills, data collection and analysis, quality systems knowledge, and problem solving to ensure compliance to established quality standards and customer specifications.