Staffing - Process Engineer II

TALENT Software Services; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks an experienced Metrology Engineer in Harrodsburg, KY to lead tech transfer from R&D to production and drive robust measurement solutions. You will manage gauge development, system qualification, and production release, collaborating with QA, engineering, and controls teams.

Requirements include BS or higher, Master preferred, and expertise in metrology, MSA, Matlab/Python, and data reporting. Domestic travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of metrology - calibration traceability, data uncertainty, gauge qualification types, etc.
• MSA knowledge essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Proficiency with Minitab/Origin.
• Proficiency with Matlab and/or Python.
• Basic statistics and reporting capability.
• Good communication skills.
• Machine Vision knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in a test lab or glass defects inspection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines, providing leadership in problem-solving and technical expertise in metrology.
• Manage metrology projects from concept through implementation to support R&D-to-manufacturing transfer and production readiness.
• Collaborate with QA, engineering, manufacturing, software, and controls teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
• Develop metrology strategies in gauges capability, capacity, lead time, and cost evaluation.
• Survey, develop, deploy, and qualify new gauges and measurement systems for new test requirements.
• Design, improve, and validate new test methods using existing metrology systems; support fixture/tool development.
• Develop measurement data reporting, traceability, usability, and data analysis applications.
• Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces and data collection systems.
• Document gauges’ work instructions; summarize development and qualification reports.
• Train users and provide technical support for deployed metrology systems.
• Provide leadership in second-level troubleshooting and corrective actions for plant gauges.
• Lead gauge alignment and metrology standardization including MSA across plants, contract manufacturers, and customer sites.
• Evaluate current gauge capability and drive continuous improvement and long-term metrology capability.

Skills

Metrology knowledge

MSA

MS Office

Minitab/Origin

Matlab/Python

Statistics

Communication skills

Machine Vision

Test lab experience

Education

BS or higher; Master preferred

Job description

Location

Harrodsburg, KY

Interview Process

2 interviews (Screening & Technical)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines, providing leadership in problem-solving and technical expertise in the metrology area.
• Manage metrology projects from concept through implementation to support R&D-to-manufacturing transfer and production readiness, including metrology planning, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, engineering, manufacturing, software, and controls teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
• Develop metrology strategies in terms of gauges capability, capacity, lead time, and cost evaluation.
• Survey, develop, deploy, and qualify new capable gauges and measurement systems to meet new test requirements relating to critical product characteristics including glass defects, glass size, weight, reliability, optical performance, mechanical characteristics, and other critical product attributes.
• Design, improve, and validate new test methods using existing metrology systems. Support the design and development of fixtures and tools used in metrology systems.
• Develop measurement data reporting, traceability, usability, and data analysis applications when deploying new gauges or new test methods and continue improvement afterward.
• Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces, data collection systems, and databases that support effective use of measurement systems.
• Document gauges’ 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 second-level troubleshooting metrology issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions for plant gauges.
• 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.

Education Required

BS or Higher; Master is preferred. Majors in Metrology, Precise Instruments, Optics, Machine Vision, Physics, Materials and Science, Automation and Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of metrology - calibration traceability, data uncertainty, gauge qualification types, etc.
• Knowledge of MSA.
• Familiarity with MS Office tools.
• Familiarity with Minitab/Origin.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Python.
• Basic statistics and reporting capability.
• Good communication skills.
• Familiarity with Machine Vision is a plus.
• Working experience in a test lab or glass defects inspection system development is a plus.

Travel Requirements

5% Domestic travel depending on project stage and schedule to Corning, NY.

Work Schedule

40 hours/week, expected to work hours required to successfully deliver project and support requirements.

Compensation

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier your expected pay range may differ.

Benefits

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