Quality Engineer I

SUMMARY: Develop and implement CMM/Vision System programs and inspection fixtures for new product development and production use. Assist in other quality activities as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develop CMM programs
2. Maximizes efficiency of CMM programs
3. Designs and oversees build of custom attribute gauging to be used in production
4. Designs and implements CMM holding fixtures
5. Validates CMM programs
6. Works directly with toolmakers for gage and fixture builds

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understand broad spectrum of tolerance regimes and metrology needs (e.g., micro-scale metrology); mentor technicians supporting meas. applications.
2. Develop understanding of key error sources within differing tolerance regimes and scales; mentor high-level technicians and engineers
3. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) - Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level).  Apply advanced concepts and mentor others
4. Apply purchased analytical software and implement standard methods to support GD&T analysis
5. Develop CMM programs and apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., contact, non-contact)
6. Maintain knowledge level including new commercially available metrology equipment/sensors   
7. Develop and maintain external network regarding new research in metrology equipment/sensor technologies
8. Perform basic measurement systems analysis and support uncertainty budget analysis using standardized analysis tools (ASME B89.7 Series of Standards)
9. Identify key error sources, apply basic GUM approach (Guide to the Expression of Measurement Uncertainty), lead development of uncertainty budgets, develop standardized tools and methods
10. Lead and support measurement-related projects in support of NPI and manufacturing and measurement.
11. Lead projects and team with technology partners to provide measurement solutions for mfg. and lab support for processes
12. Develop general knowledge level of existing national and international standards and their impact internally and with customers/suppliers
13. Develop expertise in interpreting and applying national and international standards in support of projects and corporate directives
14. Design, develop and implement CMM holding fixtures.
15. Meet with customers and suppliers to support projects, attend conferences (e.g., ASME, ACMC, SME, ASPE), as required.
16. Maximize efficiency of CMM programs
17. Perform statistical studies on components and gauging.
18. Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.
19. Other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

20. Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or 7+ years in the manufacturing environment.
21. 5+ years of programming experience with MCOSMOS and/or Calypso
22. 3+ years of programming of vision systems (e.g., OGP, Micro-Vu, etc.)
23. 5+ years of CAD experience with Solid Works, Pro E is required
24. Strong knowledge of GD&T with the Applied Dimensional Metrology experience
25. Understanding of environmental effects (thermal, electrical, optical, etc.) And techniques to minimize their effect on precision instruments. Adept at process troubleshooting, analysis, statistics and physics and/or other related engineering sciences.
26. Able to interpret, test and establish measurement methods of 1,2 and 3 dimensional applications using contact and non-contact computer controlled CMM’s that consider error sources in a sub-micrometer regime.
27. Proven ability to apply principles (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level, course work, training seminar, experience)
28. Proven experience with/and ability to learn through technical literature and application of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMM/Vision System - contact, non-contact).
29. Proven ability to perform basic measurement systems analyses and testing (e.g., experience or course work, seminars, tutorials on GR&R, GUM, and with stats software, etc.)
30. Proven ability to lead or to co-lead cross-functional projects to provide measurement solutions (e.g., experience with high-precision and/or high-volume (in-line) measurement projects)
31. Proven ability to apply national /international standards in support of projects and corporate directives (e.g., experience using standards testing in selection and acceptance testing of meas. system)
32. Proven experience with 3D Printing
33. Medical device industry is preferred.
34. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
35. Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
36. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
37. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

A completed 2-year vocational program or degree. Course work in inspection, gauging and blueprint reading Exposure to injection molding in any capacity. Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Vision System. Working knowledge of MCOSMOS and MSURF software a plus.