Global Metrology Engineer

Technimark•Asheboro, NC

41d

About The Position

This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers to define, interpret, and understand customer requirements and specifications. The engineer will translate these requirements into technical specifications for new product development in conjunction with customer engineering. Responsibilities include supporting the development of test methods, test method validation plans, metrology techniques, and standards for inspection procedures, including work instructions. The position also supports shop floor data acquisition, tracking and trending of data, and SPC initiatives globally. Additionally, the engineer will support complaint investigation, root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities. Product drawing reviews and critical dimension analyses will be supported, and the engineer will translate blueprints or drawings into measurement strategies using various measurement tools. Defining and executing measurement analyses such as repeatability, reproducibility, multivariate Gage R&R, and Measurement Tool Correlation is also a key part of the role. The engineer will execute metrology tasks according to ISO 10360, ISO 17025, and ASME GD&T 14.5 as necessary, and globally support data acquisition and reporting programs for metrology.

Requirements

4-year degree in science, math, or engineering with 2 years of experience in metrology engineering preferred. Relevant experience and demonstrated skills in advanced metrology will be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
Ability to develop written procedures and perform technical report writing required.
Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
Must be proficient in statistical data analysis and test plan development.
Must be proficient in measurement system analysis and test method validation techniques and possess understanding of metrology techniques.
Basic understanding of GD&T and Solid Modeling required.
Ability to design or technically describe for design of fixtures required for metrology is required.
A general knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, and measurement equipment calibration techniques is necessary.
Experience in metrology equipment programming is required.
Working knowledge of Datum Reference System, 6 DoF or familiar with Analytic Geometries in 3D.

Nice To Haves

Training in advanced metrology techniques including any programming experience in PCDMIS, Calypso, Zone 3 offline, WinWerth, Geomagic Control X, GOM Volume Inspect or PolyWorks from 3D models preferred.
Experience with Python or similar scripting is highly desirable.
Scanning equipment (surface or volumetric) familiarity is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with internal and external customers to define, interpret, and understand customer requirements and specifications.
Translates the customer requirements into TM specifications for new product development in conjunction with customer engineering.
Supports development of test methods and test method validation plans.
Supports development of metrology techniques and standards for inspection procedures including work instructions for execution.
Supports shop floor data acquisition, tracking and trending of data, and SPC initiatives globally.
Supports complaint investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions along with continuous improvement activities.
Supports and executes product drawing reviews and critical dimension analyses.
Effectively translates blueprints or drawings into measurement strategies using a variety of measurement tools including Optical and Touch Probe CMMs, Optical Comparators, manual gages and precision measuring instruments.
Defines and executes measurement analyses including repeatability, reproducibility, multivariate Gage R&R, Measurement Tool Correlation, etc.
Executes metrology tasks with requirements from ISO 10360, ISO 17025, and ASME GD&T 14.5 as necessary.
Globally supports data acquisition and reporting programs for metrology.