Metrology Technician

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a skilled individual to conduct dimensional measurements of vehicle components in Kariega, South Africa. This role involves ensuring conformity to design specifications and providing detailed analysis for part approvals.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics and a minimum of 5 years' experience in metrology, including both tactile and optical measurement techniques.

Critical skills include proficiency in measurement software and advanced computer literacy, alongside a strong understanding of CAD software and the vehicle manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of metrology measuring experience (Tactile or Optical).
• Proficiency in measuring software.
• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional measurement of vehicle components.
• Provide detailed dimensional analysis for part approval.
• Support external suppliers with ISO/VDA requirements.

Skills

Dimensional measurement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

CMM programming

Education

National Diploma: Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

PC-Dmis

GOM

Polyworks

CAD software (Catia)

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