Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled� Engineering Technician IV� with a specialization in metrology to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in� Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)� and demonstrate proficiency in its application to designs, blueprints, technical drawings, and the programming of� Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)� and other precision inspection equipment. This role is central to ensuring that our products consistently meet stringent quality standards, safety regulations, and engineering specifications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspection & Testing:
- Perform comprehensive visual and physical inspections of incoming raw materials, in-process parts, and finished goods using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Execute first article inspections, lot acceptance analyses, and inspection of production units during manufacturing cycles.
- CMM Operation & Programming:
- Set up, load, and execute existing inspection programs in� CMM Manager,� Verisurf, and� Zone 3� inspection software on various machines.
- Develop, modify, and refine CMM programs to enhance inspection efficiency and ensure the highest levels of accuracy.
- Document Control & Reporting:
- Compile detailed inspection reports, maintain logs, and input data into quality tracking systems.
- Ensure accurate documentation of results and provide traceability for defect tracking and quality metrics.
- Defect Analysis & Corrective Action:
- Identify, document, and isolate non-conforming materials or products.
- Conduct defect root cause analyses and collaborate with engineering and production teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Instrument Calibration & Maintenance:
- Maintain, calibrate, and verify accuracy of measuring instruments and inspection equipment to meet industry and company standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:�
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of� blueprint reading,� technical drawings, and GD&T principles.
- Demonstrated expertise in measurement technologies and inspection systems, including CMM programming and operation.
Software Proficiency:
- Skilled in� CMM Manager,� Verisurf, and� Zone 3� inspection software.
- Proficient in� Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Equipment Skills:
- Proficiency with measurement tools such as� calipers,� micrometers,� gauges,� CMMs,� comparators, and� vision systems.
Key Competencies:
- Outstanding analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective documentation and collaboration.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend quality improvements.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in metrology, quality inspection, or a comparable technical role.
- Working knowledge of� ISO� and/or� GMP� industry standards and practices.
- Familiarity with� Lean Manufacturing� and� Continuous Quality Improvement� methodologies is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally within a team-oriented environment.
Physical & Work Environment:
The� Engineering Technician IV� role is performed on-site in a manufacturing or production environment. Candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods and must occasionally lift materials of light-to-moderate weight as needed.
