Supervisor - Calibration & Metrology

Arthrex GmbH; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company‑Provided Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Supervisor for Calibration & Metrology in Pendleton, Oregon. The role involves leading the calibration program, improving calibration processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), with at least 5 years in manufacturing quality or engineering, plus experience in supervision and measurement techniques. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of supervision preferred.
• 5 years Manufacturing Quality/Engineering related experience required.
• Proficiency in reading/interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the calibration program.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration work.
• Identify opportunities to streamline inspection methods.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Calibration Process Improvement

Measurement Methods Knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

Testing Equipment

Job description

Job title: Supervisor - Calibration & Metrology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the calibration program, ensuring appropriate establishment of calibration requirements, timely execution of calibration schedules, and robust investigation into calibration issues.
• Review and implement ongoing improvements to the efficiency of the calibration process, including minimizing calibration frequencies where possible based upon increasing levels of confidence and reliability.
• Provides leadership to direct reports, including development and evaluation of team goals driving continuous improvement and overall effectiveness of the calibration program.
• Maintain master calibration schedule cycles within the calibration database.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration work ensuring calibrations are performed to schedule, maintain calibration contracts/agreements with external vendors.
• Coordinate and perform calibration activities to support validation activities of new/modified products/processes and relocation activities.
• Provide training and guidance to associates performing internal calibrations; partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to select state‑of‑the‑art measuring and test equipment.
• Support internal measurement processes through creation of measurement programs, fixturing for new or revised parts and qualification of measurement methods.
• Coordinate internal metrology training for new operators and inspectors.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or improve inspection methods.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork with other departments to ensure the effective execution of the quality system.
• Report on metrics to quality leadership.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 2 years or more of supervision preferred.
• 5 years Manufacturing Quality/Engineering related experience required.
• Familiarity with various inspection equipment, including CMM and non‑contact measurement methods.
• Proficiency in Gage R&R and test method validation preferred.
• Proficiency in reading/interpreting engineering drawings and the application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y 14.5.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Knowledge of testing equipment and applicable national standards relating to testing (e.g., ASTM standards, NIST, etc.). Familiarity in operating test and inspection equipment used in Quality Control. Familiarity with applicable federal, military, FDA, ISO and EN specifications.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company‑Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.