Quality Engineer

Corporate Recruiter at Spectrum Plastics Group

SUMMARY: Develop and implement CMM/Vision System programs and inspection fixtures for new product development and production use. Assist in other quality activities as needed.

• Develop CMM programs
• Maximizes efficiency of CMM programs
• Designs and oversees build of custom attribute gauging to be used in production
• Designs and implements CMM holding fixtures
• Validates CMM programs
• Works directly with toolmakers for gage and fixture builds

• Understand broad spectrum of tolerance regimes and metrology needs (e.g., micro-scale metrology); mentor technicians supporting measurement applications.
• Develop understanding of key error sources within differing tolerance regimes and scales; mentor high-level technicians and engineers
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) – Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level (e.g., GD&T Professional – Technologist Level). Apply advanced concepts and mentor others
• Apply purchased analytical software and implement standard methods to support GD&T analysis
• Develop CMM programs and apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., contact, non-contact)
• Maintain knowledge level including new commercially available metrology equipment/sensors
• Develop and maintain external network regarding new research in metrology equipment/sensor technologies
• Perform basic measurement systems analysis and support uncertainty budget analysis using standardized analysis tools (ASME B89.7 Series of Standards)
• Identify key error sources, apply basic GUM approach (Guide to the Expression of Measurement Uncertainty), lead development of uncertainty budgets, develop standardized tools and methods
• Lead and support measurement-related projects in support of NPI and manufacturing and measurement.
• Lead projects and team with technology partners to provide measurement solutions for mfg. and lab support for processes
• Develop general knowledge level of existing national and international standards and their impact internally and with customers/suppliers
• Develop expertise in interpreting and applying national and international standards in support of projects and corporate directives
• Design, develop and implement CMM holding fixtures.
• Meet with customers and suppliers to support projects, attend conferences (e.g., ASME, ACMC, SME, ASPE), as required.
• Maximize efficiency of CMM programs
• Perform statistical studies on components and gauging.
• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or 7+ years in the manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of programming experience with MCOSMOS and/or Calypso
• 3+ years of programming of vision systems (e.g., OGP, Micro-Vu, etc.)
• 5+ years of CAD experience with Solid Works, Pro E is required
• Strong knowledge of GD&T with the Applied Dimensional Metrology experience
• Understanding of environmental effects (thermal, electrical, optical, etc.) and techniques to minimize their effect on precision instruments. Adept at process troubleshooting, analysis, statistics and physics and/or other related engineering sciences.
• Able to interpret, test and establish measurement methods of 1, 2 and 3 dimensional applications using contact and non-contact computer controlled CMM’s that consider error sources in a sub‑micrometer regime.
• Proven ability to apply principles (e.g., GD&T Professional – Technologist Level, coursework, training seminar, experience)
• Proven experience with/and ability to learn through technical literature and application of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMM/Vision System – contact, non‑contact).
• Proven ability to perform basic measurement systems analyses and testing (e.g., experience or coursework, seminars, tutorials on GR&R, GUM, and with stats software, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead or co‑lead cross‑functional projects to provide measurement solutions (e.g., experience with high‑precision and/or high‑volume (in‑line) measurement projects)
• Proven ability to apply national /international standards in support of projects and corporate…