Quality Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Metrology Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of measurement equipment used throughout manufacturing processes by performing calibration, verification, maintenance, and metrological control activities. Execute and document calibration/verification results for measuring equipment’s and communicate to Quality Engineers. Is also responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system in accordance with the requirements of, as appropriate, the following standards: IS0 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR, NOM-241-SSA1, ASME Section VIII division 1 and other applicable standards.  This role supports operations production and process controls as well for New Product/Process Development, supports also for quality improvement with the use of basic statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles

Duties

1. Perform internal calibration and evaluate that results are according defined standards
2. Responsible to manage the calibration management program, including monitoring equipment due dates and calibration status, as well to maintain calibration records, certificates, and traceability documentation for accurate and up-to-date metrology databases and records according QMS requirements.
3. Coordinate external calibration services when required and evaluate calibration results according to STERIS QMS requirements with calibration supplier approved in our ASL
4. Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies trough Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies or other to validate measurement equipment
5. Analyze measurement trends, variations, and process capability data.
6. Identify and implement opportunities to improve inspection and measurement methods.
7. Prepare dimensional inspection reports and technical measurement documentation
8. Perform dimensional measurements of components
9. Interpret technical drawings, geometric dimensions, and tolerances (GD&T).
10. Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and dimensional audits.
11. Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs / ARMS) or similar equipment’s (Utilize precision measuring instruments)
12. Support investigations related to quality concerns and non-conformances and participate in root cause analysis and c
13. orrective action activities.
14. Provide metrology support for APQP, PPAP, and process validation projects
15. Collaborate with other departments to resolve dimensional deviations and measurement-related issues
16. Implement CIP (Cost Improvement Projects) to reduce Calibration costs

Education Degree

Required Experience

+2 years:

1. experience in a manufacturing, quality, or metrology environment.
2. Experience with dimensional inspection, calibration processes, and measurement systems.
3. Previous experience in automotive, aerospace, medical device, or precision manufacturing environments is preferred
4. Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
5. Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R methodologies.
6. Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality management systems.
7. Ability to operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other precision measuring instruments experienced. As well for software operation such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOs or similar platforms.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
9. Ability to prepare inspection reports, calibration records, and data analysis summaries.
10. Experience with quality databases and metrology management systems

Preferred Experience

1. Enjoys working with precision instruments and advanced measurement technologies and motivated by maintaining high quality standards and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
2. Interested in learning and applying new metrology technologies and measurement methodologies.
3. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
4. Work with documented procedures and established standards.
5. Demonstrates a methodical and analytical approach to problem solving.
6. Comfortable balancing independent work with cross-functional collaboration.
7. Takes ownership of assigned calibration and inspection activities.
8. Comfortable communicating technical information and inspection results.
9. Willing to provide training and guidance on measurement techniques and equipment usage.
10. ISO/IEC 17025 (competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories)
11. Process capability studies (Cp, Cpk)

Skills

1. Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
2. Measurement uncertainty analysis
3. Calibration methods and practices
4. Statistical Process Control (SPC)
5. Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills.
8. Effective interpersonal to interact with cross-functional team members