Metrology Technician

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified individual for a role in dimensional measurement of vehicle components. The successful candidate will provide detailed analysis and support to suppliers, ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of CAD and measuring software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Metrology measuring experience (Tactile or Optical).
• Minimum of 5 years measuring software experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional measurement of vehicle components to ensure conformity.
• Provide dimensional analysis to improve product quality.
• Support external supplier base with Dimensional Metrology methods.

Skills

Dimensional analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Planning and prioritisation

Education

National Diploma: Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

PC-Dmis

GOM

Polyworks

CAD software (Catia)

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Conduct dimensional measurement of vehicle components to ensure conformity to drawing and dimensional specification.

Provide detailed dimensional analysis to aid part approval and correction to desired CAD/Drawing level

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional measurement of vehicle components to ensure conformity to drawing specification.
• Conduct detailed measurement and analysis to aid part approval process of Internal and External supplier parts.
• Provide dimensional analysis and problem-solving ability to successfully resolve production concerns and improve the overall product quality.
• Conduct dimensional approval of vehicle components to ensure the successful release of components at the correct quality levels at relevant PEP milestones.
• Provide support to external supplier base to ensure correct Dimensional Metrology methods and principles are applied to ISO/VDA requirements.

Qualifications

National Diploma: Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Experience

• Have a minimum of 5 years Metrology measuring experience (Tactile or Optical).
• Have a minimum of 5 years measuring software experience (PC-Dmis, GOM, Polyworks)

Essentials

• Offline and teach programming experience of CMM facilities
• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of CAD software (Catia Preferable)
• Working understanding of CMM maintenance and TPM
• Interpretation of Technical drawings
• Design and building of measuring fixtures
• Sound understanding of the vehicle manufacturing process (Press Shop, Body Shop, Assembly, Purchase parts manufacturing)
• Problem solving/ analytical thinking capability
• Planning and prioritisation skills

Should you meet the minimum requirements, please forward your CV to [e-mail]