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The metrology engineer will develop and maintain relationships with engineering, and metrology customers to address metrology requirements. Responsible to communicate results and solutions in an effective manner for metrology projects. Provide metrology support for engineering and manufacturing in measuring. Track metrology and inspection projects and report on status. In this position, you will provide critical support for all metrology activities including programming, validating, and troubleshooting Coordinated Measuring Machines (CMMs) as well as other automated geometric measurement equipment.
Create and maintain automated, production-ready programs for dimensionally inspecting parts and assemblies using GOM Inspect Software.
Dimensionally inspect parts using a variety of metrology equipment including vision systems, CMM and 3D laser and blue light scanners
Support the development of methods to analyze product and process quality.
Analyze data to define trends, capability, and functional improvements.
Work together with relevant teams and departments to understand the needs regarding problem-solving.
Formulate a strategic plan to develop systems and metrics that increase productivity in the business.
Develop novel methods to accurately and precisely measure automotive components and assemblies.
Accurately read and interpret drawings and CATIA CAD models.
Lead standardization and optimization of production measurement methods and techniques
Assist in the creation and maintenance of operational documentation.
Improve product/process quality by defining/implementing recommendations for improvements of the current state.
Perform other functions as required.
Education And/Or Experience Engineering, Quality, Computer Science or Business Technical Bachelor-Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Or 5+ years experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Language, Mathematical, And/OR Reasoning Ability Ability to read and interpret company needs in order to make value-added views of the data.
Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and models with dimensions and GD&T embedded.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of internal customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete or imprecise variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
In the performance of the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel (frequency), drive a motor vehicle, and communicate using telephone and e-mail.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.