Job Title: Sr. Metrology Engineer II
Onsite: Harrodsburg, KY
As part of the Division Quality - Metrology group, to lead metrology tech transfer from R&D to production lines, and provide leadership in problem solving and technical expertise in metrology area.
Lead metrology projects from concept through implementation to support R&D-to-manufacturing transfer and production readiness, including metrology planning, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, engineering, manufacturing, software and controls teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
Develop metrology strategies in terms of gauges capability, capacity, lead time, and cost evaluation, etc.
Survey, develop, deploy and qualify new capable gauges, and measurement systems to meet the new test requirements relating to critical product characteristics including glass defects, glass size, weight, reliability, optical performance, mechanical characteristics, and other critical product attributes.
Design, improve, and validate new test methods using existing metrology systems. Support the design and development of fixtures and tools used in metrology systems.
Develop measurement data reporting, traceability, usability, data analysis applications when deploying new gauges or new test methods and continue improvement afterwards. Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces, data collection systems, and databases that support effective use of measurement systems.
Documentations on gauges' engineering or operational work instructions; summarize measurement systems development and qualification reports.
Train users and provide technical support for deployed metrology systems.
Provide metrology technical leadership in 2nd-level troubleshooting metrology issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions for plant gauges.
Metrology governance - Lead and drive gauge alignment, and metrology standardization including MSA across internal plants, contract manufacturers, and customer sites as needed.
Evaluate current gauge capability and capacity, and drive continuous improvement, governance, and long-term metrology capability development
Education Required:
BS or Higher; Master is preferred. majors in Metrology, Precise Instruments, Optics, Machine Vision, Physics, Materials and Science, Automation and Mechanical Engineering, related
Required Skills:
Knowledge of metrology – calibration traceability, data uncertainty, gauge qualification types, etc.
Knowledge of MSA
Familiar with MS office tools
Familiar with Minitab/Origin
Familiar with Matlab/Python
Basic statistics and reporting capability
Good communication skills
Familiar with Machine Vision is a plus
Working experience in a test lab or glass defects inspection system development is a plus
5% Domestic travel depending on projects stage and schedule to ***, NY
40 hrs/week, expected to work hours required to successfully deliver project and support requirements.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
