What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metrology Technician position at Trelleborg Medical Solutions?
- Assist Engineers with tasks related to measurement method development and support in compliance with quality regulations for medical device manufacturing
- Setup and conduct test method validation for variable and attribute test method validation activities, including sample creation, developing test method work instructions
- In coordination with site the quality team, calibrate measurement instruments and equipment at regular intervals, and perform preventative maintenance when applicable
- Develop robust measurement systems per medical device requirements, program CMM and automated vision systems, develop test methods for hand tools and gages
- Review, interpret, and analyze Geometric Dimensional and Tolerance (GD&T) requirements per specifications to perform test method development and validation
- Interpret specifications, drawings, customer documentation and other documents as necessary to support metrology projects
- Plan, coordinate, conduct Test Method Development and Validation activities, Initiate inspection plans for new/revised product
- Perform measurement system analysis (MSA) for Gage 1, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Bias and Linearity, Resolution studies
- Perform statistical analysis of inspection data, process characterization, DOE results, ANOVA, Capability Analysis
- Support Engineering and Supplier Quality group in identification of equipment and/or calibration providers.
- Support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Inspection personnel in design, methods, tooling, validations, and other areas related to the control of product
- Support other quality activities as necessary such as customer complaint (CC) and RMA system per procedures, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA),
- Support internal and external audits
- Train company personnel as needed in areas such as the use of equipment, inspection methods, statistical methods, processes, and quality system.
- Serve as project team leader on small projects. Schedules project activities and meets deadlines
- Provide mentorship to other Engineers and Technicians through experiences and education as opportunities arise
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a culture of continuous improvement
- Successfully manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously
- Drive best practices through the application of effective quality engineering principals and procedures across functions
- 2 year degree in quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related equivalent experience
- Regulated manufacturing industry experience
- 2 years of regulated manufacturing experience.
- Quality certification(s) (e.g. ASQ CQE, CQT, CQA, etc.).
- Class I, II and/or III Medical Device manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge and experience with GMP/ISO Standards.
Required:
- 4 year degree in quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related Technical Field
- 3 years experience in manufacturing industry with quality experience.
- Quality certification(s) (e.g. ASQ CQE, CQT, CQA, etc.).
- Knowledge and experience with GMP/ISO Standards: ISO 9000/9001, ISO 13485, and FDA 21CFR 820 (210/211 and ICH Q7 as applicable).
- Class I, II and/or III Medical Device manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge and experience with GMP/ISO Standards.
Competencies
- Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
- Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
- Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
- Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
- Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
- Commitment to making improvements company wide
- Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office, Project, Access and JMP
- Comprehensive understanding of applicable Work Instructions, SOP’S, and ISO standards
- Working knowledge of statistical methods associated with six sigma and quality control.
- Able to perform math functions
- Effective project leader
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and their implementation
- Good hand/eye coordination and depth perception
- Good manual dexterity
- Correctable normal reading distance vision
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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