Senior Quality Technician

Summary of Position

TOMZ is looking for a highly driven Metrology Specialist to join our organization in Berlin, CT! This position will be responsible for the activities associated with developing advanced metrology methods in a medical device manufacturing environment. This includes but is not limited to assessing process risk and implementing appropriate control mechanisms, corrective / preventative action, and creating and refining test methods.

Essential Functions

* Operates and programs advanced measurement equipment including Vision Systems, CMMs, PLCs, Optical Sensors, Contractors, and Laser Measurement Systems.

* Acts as the Subject Matter Expert in GD&T

* Uses expertise in bench layouts to resolve complex measurement challenges.

* Collaborates and defines Test Method.

* Expertise of precision measuring instruments and their application, including but not limited to, electronic height gages, calipers, micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and plug and thread Go/No Go gages.

* Execution and evaluation of Test Method Validations.

* Support the creation of production visual standards and standardized acceptance criteria for TOMZ's manufacturing processes.

* Design, Model and Build inspection work holding fixtures.

* Provides hands on direction for executing Incoming, In-Process and Final Product Inspection plans.

* Champion First Article Inspections.

* Support Gage calibration review, management, execution, and evaluation.

* Establish standards for Gage Calibration.

* Competency with materials testing chemistry and mechanical testing.

* Support and enforce Quality Best Practices and GDP/GMP continuous improvement efforts.

* Support the tracking and reporting of inspection data, including but not limited to rejection rates, defect modes and process trends across customers/product families.

* Reviews ECOs for the release of Quality Engineering documentation.

* Creates inspection instructions.

* Adhere to the TOMZ Quality Management System.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

* High School Diploma or GED

Experience

* Minimum of 4 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

* Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing quality experience including advanced metrology experience including CMM and/or Vision System programming.

* 3+ years training in GD&T and measurement programing system.

Qualifications

* Demonstrated self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

* Competency with Microsoft Office

* Strong verbal and written English language communication skills.

* Basic understanding of statistical techniques and sampling strategies