Job Listing Description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Quality Engineer - Inspection Lab Measurement/CMM in San Carlos, California.
 
Job Title: Quality Engineer - Inspection Lab Measurement/CMM
Job Type: 7 mo+ CONTRACT Assignment - possibility of Temp-to-Perm
Location: San Carlos, California 94070
Schedule:  Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $30.00-$45.00 per hour


Job Description
PDS Tech is looking for a Quality Engineer, responsible for developing and executing proper measurement strategies for a variety of simple and complex parts.
 
In this role, you will be creating CMM programs in accordance with ASME Y14.5, Best Practice Metrology Standards, and specific Quality / Control Plan requirements. Responsible for developing, and documenting automated metrology-related practices, maintaining availability, accuracy, and revision control of all programs generated. This individual shall develop/determine proper fixtures, jigs, tools required to accurately perform measurement routines for in-process and final inspections. With a thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret blueprints and provide feedback to designers as needed.
 
Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective measurement strategies across complex parts and assemblies

• Generate advanced-level CMM measurement programs to carry out dimensional analysis

• Verify Programs meet the requirements of the drawing and design data

• Develop and/or design part fixturing to accurately evaluate parts and/or assemblies

• Provide troubleshooting leadership to resolve metrology/manufacturing-related issues.

• Finding resolution of inspection, data collection, and documentation issues impacting Quality and Operations efforts

• Efficiently perform First Article through Final Inspection

• Ability to determine the optimal measuring device for the required task

• Communicate issues and exceptions in meeting requirements.

• Prepare and distribute inspection reports to engineering teams

• Develop, document, and training regarding Best Practice Metrology Standards

 
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 8+ years of experience in programming a CMM (Hexagon/PCDMIS preferred), working in a manufacturing or quality-related field OR Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2+ years of experience.

• Advanced understanding of GD&T and automated metrology practices. Completion of an advanced level GD&T training course.

• Proficient with Polyworks and Control X Software

• Retrieve Catia V5 model, drawings & other blueprint specifications

• Ability to collect & analyze data utilizing statistical process tools

• Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings, and engineering specifications including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major, and minor characteristics

• Understanding of probe/sensor calibration theory

• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis practices and principals

• Basic to intermediate understanding of SPC & basic statistical methods

• Basic trigonometry & algebra skills

• Proficient use of inspection tools or machinery (i.e. surface plate, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master and height gauge, Jo-Blocks, impression molds)

• Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformance’s and initiate corrective action

• Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration)

• Ability to work within a team environment, on-site

 
Desired Qualifications

• Proficient use of Keyance, OMM, Faro Arm and Romer Arm

• Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 (quality management system for the Aerospace industry)

• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirement

• Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples