Applications Engineer (Metrology)
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Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a
Sheffield based manufacturer, specialising in forgings, casting and
machining, who are looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to
join the team.
Based in Metrology, the successful candidate
for this role will be leading the way in NPI and legacy products,
ensuring consistency and accuracy within the day to day manufacture of
components.
As the Applications Engineer (Metrology) you
will:
• Deliver on Metrology portion for Manufacturing
Readiness for assigned programs, so planned jobs are ready to run
effectively on schedule. Ensure completion of tasks either by
execution or work of other team members.
• Be accountable for
measurement system planning, development, and work with quality on
validation for assigned programs. This includes FAIR, PPAP, equipment
selection (including capacity), fixturing, CMM programs, gauges,
documentation, and other supporting elements to ensure a thorough and
capable process at launch.
• Research new equipment to support
product and program needs, providing justification as part of program
for approval and then planning execution within program framework
(CAPEX)
• Lead Metrology and Continuous improvement activity –
partnering with quality team, ensuring measurement systems are in
place and meet or exceeding process requirements. Partner with
customer or internal design teams on FMEA inputs as well as working
with outputs.
• Perform other related duties as required or
directed.
To be considered for the Applications Engineer
(Metrology) role, you will need:
• Degree in Engineering
(Mechanical or Manufacturing) preferred or equivalent 5+ years’
experience in a similar role.
Experience in CMM programming (Zeiss
Calypso / PCDMIS / Mcosmos). Experience in optimizing processes,
programs and cycle times • Grasp of manufacturing engineering
fundamentals – engineering drawing and specification interpretation,
GD&T, Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFMA), and process
documentation.
• Working knowledge and expertise in new product and
process introduction (NPPI) and validation (PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA/DFMEA,
MSA, etc). Experience in medical or aerospace environments are
ideal.
• Basic lean and/or industrial engineering knowledge and
experience – process flow, equipment and line layout
• Experience
with problem solving and driving root cause solutions (8D, DMAIC, etc)
and coaching others. Knowledge of measurement systems and process
capability.
• Significant experience in planning, and executing
manufacturing projects such as NPI, CAPEX, product transfers, etc.
Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist recruitment
consultancy dealing with engineering, technical and operational
positions in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. If you match the
specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in
more detail, we would love to hear from you.