Metrologist II / Automated Inspection Programmer

Micro Stamping Corporation•Somerset, NJ

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrologist II develops, maintains and continuously improves measurement systems and equipment to ensure the quality of products and processes. This role involves programming automated inspection equipment, assisting in fixture and gage design, performing various studies (Gage R&R, capability, stability), and applying GD&T standards. The Metrologist will also support New Product Development and Process Engineers, provide measurement technique information to customers and suppliers, and lead metrology initiatives of moderate complexity. Additionally, the role includes validation protocol development and execution, root cause analysis of measurement system failures, and assisting with work instructions and documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
At least 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience in programming wide variety of measurement systems.
Program Optical Gage Smart Scope products in Measuremind
Program Optical Gage Smart Scope products in Zone3
Program Keyence IM and VR
Program Mitutoyo in MCOSMOS
Program Starrett in M3
Read and interpret engineering drawing and specifications
Read and interpret GD&T Y14.5
Gage Design
Blueprint Reading
APQP
MSA
PPAP
SPC
Statistical software
MS Office Suite
Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal skills
Manual dexterity
Spatial dexterity
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Problem Solving
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to demonstrate manual and spatial dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Programs automated inspection equipment including Optical Gage Products Smart Scope (Measuremind, Zone 3), Keyence IM & VR, Mitutoyo CMM (MCOSMOS), and Starrett (M3).
Assists in the design and development of fixtures and gages used for inspection.
Performs Gage R&R studies and other measurement systems analysis.
Performs first article inspections and process capability studies to support manufacturing and development.
Works independently with New Product Development and Process Engineers to deliver programs and information on the measurement of parts and gages with minimal supervision.
Performs engineering capability and stability studies.
Applies GD&T Y14.5 standard and other measurement techniques to review and understand part print design and intention.
Assists with providing information regarding measurement techniques used on products to customers and suppliers as needed.
Ability to lead metrology initiatives at moderate complexity.
Performs validation protocol development & execution for metrology equipment & test methods.
Determines root causes of measurement system failures and makes appropriate modifications in accordance with company quality system requirements.
Assists with creating work instructions for the Quality Assurance Department.
Maintains all divisional quality inspection records.
Creates and updates inspection drawing criteria for new and revised components.