METROLOGIST

Organization

UPG Company, LLC             

Position

Metrologist

Direct Reports 

None

FLSA Status

Hourly – Non-Exempt (NE)

Position Location

7865 Northcourt Rd, Suite #100, Houston, Texas 77040

Website

www.upgintl.com 

Company Overview

UPG is a global manufacturer of complex assembled components and finished products serving the datacenter, automotive, energy and industrial markets.  

UPG products are sold to over 40 global blue-chip customers and the company has developed a strong market position based on its technical expertise combined with unparalleled quality, delivery, and service levels.  UPG operates three world-class manufacturing facilities – in Houston, Texas; Cardiff, Wales; and Suzhou, China – that offer a complete range of capabilities, including product design, engineering, rapid prototyping, and plastic injection molding, along with a suite of other technology platforms, value added assembly and global supply chain management.  

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Director of Quality Assurance   

Core Function

Evaluate and test, repair and adjust various equipment using diagnostic and measuring tools.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and create First Article Inspection (FAI) packages, Technical Validation Report (TVR) packages, measurement illustrations, capability studies, Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R), and Parts Per Million (PPM) analysis.
• Collect and report data, perform inspections, troubleshooting issues, repair and calibrate equipment, and ensure adherence to metrology lab standards and safety protocols.
• Conduct precision measurements of plastic components and parts using various tools, including:

1. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
2. Micro-Vu vision system
3. Calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, No/Go gauges

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by assisting with the adoption and calibration of new measurement equipment.
• Identify and resolve defects and non-conformance issues, preparing technical deviation reports when necessary.
• Interpret engineering drawings to extract relevant measurement specifications and train new quality personnel on blueprint reading and tolerances.

Additional Job Information 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Training Requirements 

ISO Quality Procedures, Precision Measurement Techniques, Metrology Laboratory Safety

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

Certifications preferred:

ASME GD&T Professional Certification (GDTP)

Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) – ASQ

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Metrology Certification

Experience 

3 – 5 years of experience working as a metrology technician or relevant role.

Skills 

• Strong mathematical and calibration skills.
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools and CMM programming.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement discrepancies and provide root cause analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small parts assembly.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T symbols.

Physical Requirements

 Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than sedentary work and worker sits most of the time, the job is light work.

Visual Acuity 

 The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as; preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and or operation or machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distance close to the eyes.

Work Conditions

 The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions:  Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

AAP/EEO Statement

UPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate.