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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Metrology Engineer in Manchester, CT.

Reporting to the Director, Quality, the Metrology Engineer  will support the molding quality engineering projects as well as improvements related to applicable processes
 

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• 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 Program management


• 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


• 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


• Compile and analyze measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability


• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes.


• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) to aid in disposition of nonconforming product


• Devise sampling procedures and design and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.


• Develop and implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.


• Support Product Engineers and Quality Program Managers with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues.


• Assist with development and implementation of quality audits.


• Responsible for developing, applying, revising and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.


• Approve product, process and equipment qualification.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree (industry experience may substitute)


• Minimum 3 years of experience


• Strong experience writing and developing inspection plans and visual defect references


• Working knowledge of CAPA (corrective and preventative action) and FMEA


• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes related to product manufacturing including molding


• Knowledge of Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance to ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR 820


• Vision and/or Coordinate Measurement Machine certificate (Measure X, MeasureMind, Calypso), or relevant experience. GD&T Certification.


• ASQ certification as CQE, or CQT, preferred.


• Quality experience in the Medical Device industry

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get 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

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