Senior Quality Technician

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED

• 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.

• 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