Job Description Summary

Role is to drive and implement new metrology methods for the X-Ray Tubes design and manufacturing facility located in West Milwaukee, WI.  This includes programming metrology equipment, working with New Product Development teams developing and specifying new measurements methods to supplier and in factory required for x-ray tube manufacturing. Role would be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced measurement systems and methodologies to ensure precision and accuracy in manufacturing and product development. This role plays a critical part in quality assurance, process optimization, and compliance with industry standards.

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Job Description

Role Responsibilities

Operate and program the following metrology equipment to generate requested data:

• Tactile bridge CMMs

• Optical CMMs

• Optical Comparators

• Roughness & Contour Profilometer

• Hand gages (micrometers, height gages, etc.)

• Ultrasonic nondestructive inspection

• Laser Topography

• Helium Leak Check Equipment

Measurement System Development

• Design and validate metrology systems for dimensional, optical, and surface measurements.

• Select appropriate measurement tools and technologies (e.g., CMM, laser scanners, interferometers).

• Develop custom measurement protocols for complex geometries and materials.

Calibration and Standards

• Establish and maintain calibration procedures for all metrology equipment.

• Ensure traceability to national/international standards (e.g., NIST, ISO).

• Conduct periodic audits and assessments of calibration systems.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze measurement data using statistical tools (e.g., SPC, GR&R).

• Interpret results to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Generate detailed reports for internal teams and external stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to improve measurement accuracy and repeatability.

• Identify opportunities for automation and digital integration in metrology workflows.

• Lead initiatives to reduce measurement uncertainty and improve throughput.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 17025, ASME Y14.5).

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of measurement procedures and results.

• Support regulatory audits and customer inspections.

Mentorship and Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

• Lead cross-functional teams on metrology-related projects.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in metrology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in metrology, preferably in a manufacturing or R&D environment.

• Proficiency with metrology tools (e.g., CMM, profilometers, optical comparators).

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.

• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

• Familiarity with ISO and ASTM standards related to measurement and calibration.

Desired Skills

• Experience with automated inspection systems and machine vision.

• Certification in metrology or quality systems (e.g., ASQ CQE, CCT).

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) for data acquisition and analysis.

• Excellent communication and project management skills.

• Prior ultrasonic scanning experience.

• Prior Helium Checker experience.

• Level 2 ultrasonic testing certification.

• Nondestructive Testing certification (ANST NDT).

• Formal Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) training.
   

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