Job Location : Summerville,SC, USA
Position: Quality Gauge Engineer
Location: Summerville, SC
Length: Full time
Rate: $80-90k
(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is seeking a Quality Gauge Engineer for a large manufacturing client in Summerville, SC. This individual will ensure that measurement systems used to measure product and processes conform to applicable internal and external (customer) requirements. The Quality Gauge Engineer will develop, maintain, and improve measurement systems for existing and new product. This person will develop, lead, and improve the gauge calibration and measurement system analysis (MSA) processes and will provide direction to the Gauge Lab Technician under general supervision. Responsibilities include:
1. Assist in maintaining the safety standards for all operations in assigned work areas.
2. Utilize knowledge of internal and external requirements to develop calibration and MSA procedures and requirements for all applicable measurement systems.
3. Utilize knowledge of GD&T, gauges, measurement methods and applicable requirements to select adequate measurement systems for various product and process measurements.
4. Participate in the development of control plans and inspection plans to ensure that measurement systems meeting internal and external requirements are selected and available.
5. Collaborate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure that existing measurement systems comply with applicable internal and external requirements.
6. Collaborate with manufacturing and quality engineering in the design, validation and implementation of new measurement systems to ensure compliance with applicable internal and external requirements.
7. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing personnel at all levels to ensure a sufficient inventory of gauges is available to meet production and quality demands.
8. Monitor the gauge control system (Engage) and provide guidance to applicable personnel to ensure that calibrations and MSA studies are performed on time.
9. Ensure that external service providers are adequately qualified to perform calibrations and provide acceptable documentation (certificates of calibration).
10. Ensure accurate records are generated and retained for all measurement system activities.
11. Effectively communicate with personnel at all levels, including written and verbal communications, to train and ensure understanding of measurement related processes.
12. Lead audit related activities associated with measurement systems.
13. Lead the analysis and estimation measurement uncertainty for laboratory measurement methods.
14. Perform laboratory housekeeping activities to ensure compliance with 5S requirements.
15. All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of company commitment to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
Minimum 3-5 years' experience with measurement systems in a manufacturing environment. Advanced understanding of AIAG measurement system analysis (MSA) methods and requirements Ability to read and interpret drawings including an advanced understanding of GD&T
Advanced understanding of measurement equipment (gauges), methods, and practices.
Ex: Genoptic, Hofner, Zeiss, Renishaw, Heidenhain, Mitutoyo, Starrett
Ability to create effective requests for quotations for unique measurement systems
Understanding of different methods to estimate measurement uncertainty
Ability to lead with cross-functional teams
Apply existing knowledge of work processes and procedures in analyzing data and determining solutions and/or actions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize and carry out work activities while supporting internal and external customers.
Understanding of IRNA Quality Management System (QMS) as applicable to assign area of responsibility.
Proven experience working with SAP/ERP system and respective quality management modules.
Compensation:
$80k-$90k
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.