Metrologist (CMM Programmer)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Objective

This position is responsible to oversee and perform layout inspections on supplier/customer submissions, and full dimensional inspections on assemblies; and is supervises Quality Inspectors and supports annual layouts as provided by the supplier and/or requested by the customer. Excellence is measured by meeting or exceeding standards for test procedures, delivery time and the ability to complete all documents and procedures with thoroughness and accuracy as per the ethical and business standards set by the company and customers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise incoming inspection personnel
• Prepare KPI's for SQA Manager and provide improvement plans.
• Complete layout inspection of all new and existing parts as per marked print (s) utilizing the SmartScope, CMM and/or other measuring instruments.
• Prepare for upcoming sample submission, input math data to the SmartScope and CMM for part measurement and is responsible for generating layout reports.
• Prepare programs for components that can also be used for incoming inspection
• Investigate customer and/or supplier's quality issues when instructed through Request for Inspection (RFI) process
• Provides expert advice to designers to improve drawing dimensioning and tolerancing based on metrology best practices.
• Meet milestones for PPAP measurement and disposition
• Work with the other Nidec plants on governance in programming and measuring
• Provide support to by performing statistical analysis when required.
• Responsible for writing instructions on techniques not governed by geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Support calibration and MSA activities, through use of Smart Scope, CMM and other measurement equipment.
• Possible travel (less than 10%)
• Establishes effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to all OED procedures as applicable to this position and continuously strive to improve these procedures through approved methods.
• Other job related and support activity duties, as necessary.

Experience: 3+ years' experience

Education: Associates Degree and/or certification as Metrologist

Certifications: Technician Diploma (Electrical, mechanical or computer program)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Highly proficient knowledge/understanding of construction and operation of electro-mechanical devices, with strong mechanical aptitude
• Mastery of measuring tools, (i.e. microscopes, micrometers, electronic measuring devices.)
• High proficiency with PC applications
• Sound interpretation of engineering drawings utilizing GD&T methodologies and other technical tools.
• Expertise with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
• Excellent supervisory skills and communication, oral and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Virtual DMIS (preferred) and/or PC-DMIS
• Formal SPC training

Scope of Supervision: N/A

Travel Required: Negligible

Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in an office environment. Occasionally, they must stand, walk, and/or handle equipment.

Keywords: metrology, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Virtual DMIS, PC-DMIS, SPC, measuring tools, PPAP, tolerancing, RFI, CMM, Smart Scope, MSA, calibration, quality

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Job Details

NOTE : This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)

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

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.