Avenue - a Nolato company based in Finisklin Business Park, Sligo is an award-winning mould‑building company, and a growing medical device precision injection moulding business that has been successfully serving Ireland and the broader European markets for over 35 years.
We specialise in the design, manufacture, and validation of multi‑cavity, highly complex, injection moulds and complex injection‑moulded thermoplastic solutions to the medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical industries.
We are currently seeking a Metrology Engineer responsible for performing First Article Inspections, capability studies and Measurement Systems Analysis on injection moulded plastic parts.
The position requires use of manual/open setup measurement equipment as well as operation of programmable measuring equipment (ie.
Optical and Coordinate Measurement Machines).
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as Technical Expert for metrology inspection.
Oversee the quality aspects of metrology and provide support for the inspection strategy associated with all metrology equipment.
Conducting detailed measurements of plastic and steel components per customer requirements using a variety of measuring equipment including CMM, Optical Comparator and OGP.
Carry out dimensional inspections as required to support validation of new or changed tooling/parts.
Perform, maintain, and control Calibration activities on site.
Carry out statistical analysis of data and generate reports as required.
Write and edit programs for CMM & OGP.
Selection of inspection equipment and test methods for use on new and established parts.
Development and documentation of inspection procedures and test methods.
Development of inspection fixtures to ensure minimum measurement error during inspection.
Perform Measurement System Analysis/Gauge R&R and process capability studies
Liaise with external auditors and customers as required.
Assist with identifying and evaluating emerging metrology technologies and make recommendations for new technologies which will provide potential competitive advantage in the area of measurement.
Provide operator training on the set up and operation of all metrology equipment and assist in technical guidance and fault diagnosis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2-3 years relevant Metrology experience.
Understanding of ISO13485/ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements.
Proficient in reading/interpreting engineering drawings featuring Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to understand product inspection requirements.
Familiar with the use of complex inspection equipment such as coordinate measuring machine, OGP, optical comparator etc.
would be an advantage.
Experience in CMM/OGP programming desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Strong working knowledge of SPC including statistical tools such as Minitab.
Experience in conducting Measurement System Analysis and Gauge R&R studies.
Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Computer proficient in MS Office
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