Metrology Manager

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence•Warren, MA

10d•$104,714 - $130,893•Onsite

About The Position

The role will partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and external calibration/service providers to ensure measurement systems are capable, compliant, and appropriate for product requirements.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of calibration systems, gage control, measurement traceability, and dimensional inspection.
Demonstrated experience with CMM programming and/or CMM inspection methodologies.
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
Experience with MSA, including GR&R and correlation studies
Understanding of measurement uncertainty, measurement capability, and traceability principles.
ERP/MRP knowledge is required.
Must be detail oriented, organized, skilled at problem solving, be assertive, diligent, and have ability to multitask.
Must have excellent communication skills and display the ability for collaboration, and sound decision making.
Must be a team player, set agendas and stick to task and plan.
Knowledge of applicable quality and calibration standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) or a related technical discipline
5-10 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of calibration systems, gage control, and measurement systems
Experience building a metrology program
Previous supervisory or people management experience required

Nice To Haves

IFS would be a plus.
ASQ (or equivalent) certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive metrology program that establishes standardized measurement and inspection practices across the organization.
Establish measurement strategies and best practices for dimensional inspection, gaging, CMM inspection, etc.
Evaluate existing measurement practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as the organization's technical authority for metrology, dimensional inspection, measurement systems, and calibration
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive calibration and gage control program
Establish requirements for equipment identification, calibration status, traceability, handling, and control.
Develop risk-based methodologies for establishing and reviewing calibration intervals
Ensure calibration activities maintain appropriate traceability
Develop and monitor calibration program KPIs
Ensure calibration and gage records are complete, accurate, traceable, and maintained
Coordinate external calibration activities, on-site and off-site, monitoring supplier performance
Identify opportunities to transition appropriate calibration activities from external providers to internal capabilities.
Develop internal calibration capabilities based on feasibility, risk, equipment population, cost, and organizational needs.
Develop internal calibration procedures, work instructions, standards, methods, and acceptance criteria.
Establish requirements for conducting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies and other appropriate measurement system evaluations.
Provide leadership and technical oversight for CMM programming and dimensional inspection activities.
Develop a structured metrology and measurement training program for employees involved in manufacturing, inspection, engineering, and quality activities.
Establish competency requirements and qualification criteria for Metrologists, CMM Programmers, Inspectors, and other personnel performing measurement activities.
Manage workload, priorities, resources, and project assignments across the metrology function.