Overview

Position Summary

The Metrology Engineer will be responsible for providing quality assurance support for manufacturing. This position is responsible for the definition, implementation, and improvement of quality related practices and will provide technical guidance and measurement methodologies support.

***Position is open to Metrology Engineer level III, Senior or Principal based on experience***

Responsibilities

• Metrology engineering support for manufacturing and project management across multiple manufacturing capabilities and associated business units
• Create, implement and promote programming standards that clearly define best practices to ensure measurement practices conform to customer design intent
• Analyze data and identify improvement opportunities
• Act as the metrology interface for other departments and external entities (customers, suppliers, etc.) in responding to non- routine and/or difficult measurement problems
• Develop and maintain measurement roadmap and plan for future metrology needs
• Research, adapt, develop, create new metrology methods and techniques
• Research and adapt existing techniques to the benefit of the organization
• Lead projects to improve consistency among measurement equipment
• Lead projects to monitor measurement equipment performance in real-time rather than waiting for routine calibration to identify problems
• Coach and mentor Quality Engineer levels, I, II, III, and Sr
• Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the ASQ (American Society for Quality) QE BOK (Body of Knowledge)
• Lead and participate in large company-wide projects providing metrology recommendations
• Partner with sister companies to implement best practices
• Lead validation activity of measurement processes
• Support validation activity of processes, equipment, and metrology
• Create protocols and analyze data
• Site resource for GD&T and metrology issues
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or in another Engineering or Physical Science
• 5+ years of experience in engineering/metrology in a machining or manufacturing setting
• 10 Years experience is preferred for the Principal level
• Partner with the most knowledgeable quality experts in the industry
• Recognized as an industry leader
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards including ISO 13485 and 21CFR 820
• Expert in blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC
• Advance knowledge of the GUM (Guide to Uncertainty in Measurement)
• Statistical expertise with DOE and Capability Studies
• Design software- Minitab
• Process management
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Train and mentor metrology personnel
• Demonstrate leadership Skills
• Experience with ERP and quality systems
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education
  • Principal Level - Master's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or in another Engineering or Physical Science preferred
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Pay Range

USD $90,800.00 - USD $186,600.00 /Yr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Metrology Engineer III $ 90,800 - $ 136,200

Metrology Engineer Sr $ 100,900 - $ 151,300

Metrology Engineer Pr $ 124,400 - $ 186,600

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+hours:

Cretex's medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)