Quality & Metrology Technician (fitchburg)

Quality & Metrology Technicianfitchburg, MA 01420

Description

The Quality Metrology Technician is responsible for supporting quality assurance and metrology functions to ensure that products meet internal and customer specifications. This role involves analyzing processes, identifying root causes of defects, recommending improvements, and supporting validation and inspection activities. The technician works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Adhere to all company policies and serve as a role model in policy interpretation and customer service.
• Provide training support on:
  • Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Micron Quality System requirements
  • Auditing and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Metrology & Inspection

• Program, set up and operate inspection/metrology equipment, including CMMs, Vision Measurement Systems and optical/mechanical tools.
• Establish measurement methodologies, create inspection work instructions, and provide training for inspectors for plastic or metal components.
• Schedule and manage measurement and measurement system analysis activities (i.e Gage R&R and Bias studies)
• Create and maintain SPC inspections using software tool

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Support manufacturing, product development, and project teams with metrology input and recommendations.
• Work with internal and external customers to verify product specifications and define acceptable variate levels.

Document & Process Control

• Develop and analyze production and statistical data to ensure processes meet quality expectations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work within a statistical sampling plan (i.e. ANSI Z1.4)

Validation

• Assist in developing measurement qualifications to be used with validation plans for products

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or a minimum of 5 years in a Metrologist role
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of metrology and statistical analysis including statistical process control (SPC).
• Working knowledge of plastics injection molding and metal manufacturing
• Strong understanding of drawing interpretation including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficient in CMM operation and programming (minimum 3-5 years with Hexagon PC-DMIS preferred).
• Proficient in Vision Measurement System operation and programming.
• Skilled in using optical and mechanical measurement tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (IQMS preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA CFR 820 regulated work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Minitab

Other Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

PM21

Compensation details: 75000-90000

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