Metrology Engineer

Company: WTS International
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Job Description:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Metrology Engineer located in Buffalo Grove, IL . Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Quality Engineering, the Metrology Engineer role involves: What a typical day looks like:

• Utilize knowledge of ISO/ASME GD&T to interpret engineering layouts, drawings, and documentation of various levels of components, assemblies, and subassemblies using CAD system (i.e., AutoCAD, Solidworks, Orcad).
• Develop and use measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimension features of products conform to the design features.
• Program and use CMM, OGP, Vision systems, CT Scanner and form tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot OGP, CMM and CT Scanner programs and system malfunctions.
• Manage test method equipment qualification activities in conjunction with Quality Engineering and Program management
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel
• Aid in selection and management of fixture, program and equipment suppliers.
• Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Interact routinely with customers to develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation
• Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements
• Utilize inspection measurement tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, comparators etc.)
• Optimize inspection methods to expedite inspections and manage equipment capacity
• Train colleagues / technicians/inspectors on vision system (i.e. - OGP), Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM), and CT Scanner operation for parts being ran on production floor
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes
• Compile and analyze measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability.
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to evaluate measurement methods
• Assure data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidate and report quality results.
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes.
• Provide support for Corrective Action investigations. What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee discounts at local retailers The experience we're looking to add to our team:
    • Typically requires a Bachelor degree or its equivalent in education and experience.
    • Experience in a plastics manufacturing or quality environment preferred. Plus typically requires a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a plastics manufacturing or quality environment.
    • Demonstrates technical skills. Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications including ISO/ASME GD&T.
    • Expertise in programming Measuremind Calypso, and/or PC-DMIS, InSpec, etc. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience programming Measuremind Calypso, and/or PC-DMIS, InSpec, etc.
    • Ability to run OGP 500 (Probe/vision system) and/or running Zeiss (CMM machine, O Inspect, Metrotom). At least 3-5 years' experience running OGP 500 (Probe/vision system) and/or running Zeiss (CMM machine, O Inspect, Metrotom

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