Metrology Quality Technician

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México in Austin is seeking a Metrology Quality Technician responsible for inspecting machined parts using a CMM and ensuring product quality. Candidates should possess an Associates Degree in manufacturing or similar and have at least three years of experience in CNC machining or quality inspection. Key responsibilities include developing inspection reports and managing calibration records. This position requires expertise in GD&T and the ability to communicate findings to technical teams.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating and/or programming CMMs, measuring dimensions.
• Ability to calibrate basic inspection tools and maintain accurate records.
• Must possess expert knowledge of GD&T and communicate it effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts using a CMM in the Metrology Quality Lab.
• Develop inspection reports for new products and ensure conformance.
• Report findings to Machinists, Supervisors, and Management.

Skills

CMM operation/programming

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Basic shop math

Engineering drawing interpretation

Calibration of inspection tools

Education

Associates Degree in manufacturing, machining, Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Optical comparator

PCDIMs

MCOSMOS

Job description

Metrology Quality Technician

Job Purpose

This role is primarily responsible for inspecting machined parts with the use of a CMM in the Metrology Quality Lab. You will be responsible for selecting the inspection methodologies and verifying acceptance criteria. You will provide assistance to the operators, machinists, and quality engineers for line-side inspection of CNC machined components, as well as first piece inspections, in-process inspection, final inspections, and first article inspections.

This position is for the weekday shift

7am to 5:30 Monday - Thursday or 7am to 3:30 Monday - Friday

Nature of Duties

• Must have experience operating and/or programming CMMs, measures dimensions, using precision instruments, basic inspection tools, micrometer, calipers, height gauges, optical comparator, pin gauges, etc., ensure product meets specifications/drawings.

• Ability to calibrate basic inspection tools and maintain accurate calibration records in database.

• Ability to correctly read and interpret engineering drawings and able to perform dimensional & physical inspection of mechanical parts.

• Must have expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and able to communicate this same knowledge to machinists on interpretation of drawing or engineering specification.

• Must be able to develop inspection reports for new products, first piece, in-process and final inspection of machined features at the completed router operations to ensure conformance to specifications/drawings.

• Report findings to Machinists, Supervisors and Management.

• Solve for unknown values, using knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, or geometry of basic shop math.

• Initiate reject tags, discrepancy reports and inspection reports in accordance with company approved plans & procedures.

• Responds to any Stop Work, On-Hold situation involving quality/process issues.

• Comply to any duties, tasks or projects set forth by Quality Assurance Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager

• Perform routine dimensional and visual inspections utilizing precision instruments and tools

• Provide technical as well as non-technical guidance to team members and clients

• Generate inspection reports and spreadsheets for data collection and client specifications

• Coordinate critical equipment management and instrumentation through proper maintenance to ensure quality calibration and maximum performance

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in manufacturing, machining, Quality Control/Quality Assurance or equivalent

• Minimum three (3) years in manufacturing/CNC machining, or equivalent, or experience in quality inspection in a CNC manufacturing environment or related field

Preferred

• CMM Programming: MCOSMOS, PCDIMS

• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Inspector

• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Technician

• Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity