Metrology Engineer

US Tech Solutions; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Harrodsburg, KY seeks a Metrology Lead to drive technology transfer from R&D to production lines and to provide leadership in metrology problem solving.

Lead projects from concept through implementation for production readiness, including gauge development, system qualification, deployment and production release. Collaboration with QA, engineering, manufacturing, software, and controls teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Metrology, Precise Instruments, Optics, or related fields.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5% domestic travel to Corning, NY.
• 40 hrs/week, project delivery-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines and provide leadership in problem solving.
• Drive metrology projects from concept through implementation for production readiness.
• Collaborate with QA, engineering, manufacturing, software and controls teams on measurement solutions.
• Develop metrology strategies: gauges capability, capacity, lead time and cost.
• Survey, deploy and qualify gauges and measurement systems for new test requirements.
• Design, improve, and validate new test methods using metrology systems.

Skills

Metrology knowledge

MSA

MS Office

Minitab/Origin

Matlab/Python

Statistics basics

Communication skills

Machine Vision (plus)

Test lab experience (plus)

Domestic travel to NY

Education

BS or higher in Metrology/related

Master preferred

Tools

MS Office tools

Minitab/Origin

Matlab/Python

Job description

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Job Description:

• As part of the Division Quality - Metrology group, to lead metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines, andprovide leadership in problem solving and technical expertise in metrology area.
• Lead metrology projectsfrom concept through implementationtosupportR&D-to-manufacturing transfer and production readiness,including metrology planning, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.
• Collaborate closelywithcross-functional teams including QA, engineering, manufacturing, softwareand controls teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
• Develop metrology strategies in terms of gauges capability, capacity, lead time, and cost evaluation, etc.
• Survey, develop, deploy and qualifynew capablegauges, and measurement systemsto meet the new test requirements relating tocritical product characteristicsincluding glass defects, glass size, weight, reliability, optical performance, mechanical characteristics, and other critical product attributes.
• Design, improve, and validatenewtest methods using existing metrologysystems.Support the design and development of fixtures and tools used in metrology systems.
• Developmeasurement data reporting, traceability, usability, data analysis applications when deploying new gauges or new test methods and continue improvement afterwards.Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces, data collection systems, and databases that support effective use of measurement systems.
• Documentations ongauges’ engineering or operational work instructions;summarize measurement systems development and qualification reports.
• Train users and provide technical support for deployed metrology systems.
• Provide metrology technical leadership in 2nd-level troubleshootingmetrologyissues,performing root cause analysis,andimplementingsustainable corrective actions for plant gauges.
• Metrology governance - Lead and drive gauge alignment, and metrology standardization including MSA across internal plants, contract manufacturers, and customer sites as needed.
• Evaluate current gauge capability and capacity, and drive continuous improvement, governance, and long-term metrology capability development

Required Skills

• Knowledge of metrology - calibration traceability, data uncertainty, gauge qualification types, etc.
• Knowledge of MSA
• Familiar with MS office tools
• Familiar with Minitab/Origin
• Familiar with Matlab/Python
• Basic statistics and reporting capability
• Good communication skills
• Familiar with Machine Vision is a plus
• Working experience in a test lab orglass defectsinspection system development is a plus
• 5% Domestic travel depending on projects stage and schedule to Corning, NY
• 40 hrs/week, expected to work hours required to successfully deliver project and support requirements.

Education:

• BS or Higher; Master is preferred. majors inMetrology, Precise Instruments, Optics, Machine Vision, Physics, Materials and Science, Automation and Mechanical Engineering, related

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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