Metrologist (CMM Programmer)

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Job Description

This position is responsible to oversee and perform layout inspections on supplier/customer submissions, and full dimensional inspections on assemblies; and is supervises Quality Inspectors and supports annual layouts as provided by the supplier and/or requested by the customer.   Excellence is measured by meeting or exceeding standards for test procedures, delivery time and the ability to complete all documents and procedures with thoroughness and accuracy as per the ethical and business standards set by the company and customers. 

• Supervise incoming inspection personnel
• Prepare KPI’s for SQA Manager and provide improvement plans.
• Complete layout inspection of all new and existing parts as per marked print (s) utilizing the SmartScope, CMM and/or other measuring instruments.
• Prepare for upcoming sample submission, input math data to the SmartScope and CMM for part measurement and is responsible for generating layout reports.
• Prepare programs for components that can also be used for incoming inspection
• Investigate customer and/or supplier’s quality issues when instructed through Request for Inspection (RFI) process
• Provides expert advice to designers to improve drawing dimensioning and tolerancing based on metrology best practices.
• Meet milestones for PPAP measurement and disposition
• Work with the other Nidec plants on governance in programming and measuring
• Provide support to by performing statistical analysis when required.
• Responsible for writing instructions on techniques not governed by geometric dimensioning and tolerances. 
• Support calibration and MSA activities, through use of Smart Scope, CMM and other measurement equipment.
• Possible travel (less than 10%)
• Establishes effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to all OED procedures as applicable to this position and continuously strive to improve these procedures through approved methods.
• Other job related and support activity duties, as necessary.

• Highly proficient knowledge/understanding of construction and operation of electro-mechanical devices, with strong mechanical aptitude
• Mastery of measuring tools, (i.e. microscopes, micrometers, electronic measuring devices.)
• High proficiency with PC applications
• Sound interpretation of engineering drawings utilizing GD&T methodologies and other technical tools.
• Expertise with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
• Excellent supervisory skills and communication, oral and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Virtual DMIS (preferred) and/or PC-DMIS
• Formal SPC training

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.