Quality Metrology Technician

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner seeking a Quality Metrology Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role focuses on developing test methods and procedures to evaluate product dimensional features, validating inspections, and ensuring proper use and calibration of measurement tools and equipment.

You will program CMMs and vision systems, analyze measurement data, perform GRR studies, and support corrective actions in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years in related manufacturing/quality roles.
• Experience programming CMMs (MeasureMind/Calypso) and operating OGP/vision systems.
• ASQ CQI/CQT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates measurement methods for dimensional features.
• Program and operate CMMs and vision systems (OGP) on production parts.
• Perform GRR studies and record data to assess process capability.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Train technicians on measurement equipment and procedures.

Skills

CMM programming

OGP/vision systems

Measurement methods

Quality systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASQ CQT/CQI certification

Tools

MeasureMind

Calypso

Zeiss CMM

OGP Vision System

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Quality Metrology Technician located in Buffalo Grove, IL is responsible for developing test methods and procedures to evaluate product dimensional features, performing validation and production inspections on products manufactured and assembled in production, and ensuring the proper use, calibration, and maintenance of measurement tools and equipment.

Hours: 6am-230pm (Mon-Fri)

Principal Accountabilities

• Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to define the dimension features of products conform to the design features.
• Program and use CMM, OGP, vision systems, and form tracking systems
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel
• 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.)
• Troubleshooting OGP and CMM programs and system malfunctions.
• Optimize inspection methods to expedite inspections and manage equipment capacity
• Train colleagues / technicians/inspectors on vision system (i.e. – OGP) and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) operation for parts being ran on production floor
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes
• Compile and explore measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to evaluate measurement methods
• Perform tests and records data on spreadsheets
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes
• Provide help for Corrective Action investigation

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent technical training.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• 3 to Five 5 years’ experience programming Measure mind and running OGP 500 (Probe/vision system) and/or 3 to 5 years’ experience programming Calypso and running Zeiss (CMM machine).
• Ability to provide QC Calc supporting data on all measurements taken.
• Vision and/or Coordinate Measurement Machine certificate (Measure X, Measure Mind, Calypso), or relevant experience. ASQ certification as CQT, or CQI, preferred.

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