Metrology Engineer 4

Company: FLEX Inc
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

Job Summary

The Metrology Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager, Quality Engineering.

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. 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
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications including ISO/ASME GD&T.
  • 3+ years experience programming Measuremind Calypso, and/or PC-DMIS, InSpec, etc.
  • Ability to run OGP 500 (Probe/vision system) and/or run Zeiss (CMM machine, O Inspect, Metrotom). 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
      
      HL45
      
      Job Category
      Quality
      
      Is Sponsorship Available?
      No
      
      Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.

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