Lead Metrologist & CMM Programmer

Nidec; St. Charles (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in the United States is seeking a quality inspector to oversee layout inspections on supplier submissions and perform full dimensional inspections on assemblies, supervising Quality Inspectors and supporting PPAP measurement.

You will generate layout reports, contribute to SPC efforts, advise designers on GD&T, participate in calibration and MSA activities, and collaborate with other Nidec plants. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Metrology or related certification.
• Proficiency with drawing interpretation per GD&T standards.
• Experience in ISO 9001/IATF 16949 environments.
• Ability to supervise and mentor inspection staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee layout inspections on supplier submissions and full dimensional inspections on assemblies.
• Supervise incoming inspection personnel and prepare KPI’s with improvement plans.
• Prepare layout reports using SmartScope, CMM, and other measuring instruments.
• Generate programs for components to be used for incoming inspection.
• Investigate quality issues via RFI process and advise designers on tolerancing.
• Support PPAP milestones and calibration/MSA activities as required.

Skills

Metrology expertise

GD&T proficiency

Supervisory experience

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Metrology

Tools

SmartScope

CMM

PC-DMIS

Virtual DMIS

Job description

Nidec Drives in the United States is seeking a quality inspector to oversee layout inspections on supplier submissions and perform full dimensional inspections on assemblies, supervising Quality Inspectors and supporting PPAP measurement.

You will generate layout reports, contribute to SPC efforts, advise designers on GD&T, participate in calibration and MSA activities, and collaborate with other Nidec plants. Travel is minimal.