Metrologist – Quality Inspector First Shift

Job Type:

• Full-time

Shifts:

• Day

Number of hires for this role:

• 1

• To provide support for new mold qualification Quality activities at Forum Plastics LLC.
• To implement the company’s Quality Policy and ensure that the requirements of ISO  and other applicable industry standards are maintained.

• Mechanical inspection of parts for new mold qualification Quality activities including first article inspections (FAIs), capability studies, Gage R&Rs and PPAPs.
• Lead all process improvements and work flow optimizations specific to the metrology equipment and related software.
• Assist in training of new Quality personnel.
• Troubleshooting and production part inspection as required.

• Perform required inspections utilizing the vision inspection equipment and other traditional inspection devices as required.
• Prepare documentation for FAI packages, capability studies, Gage R&Rs and PPAPs using Word and Excel.
• Manage inspection projects by working closely with the Engineering team to provide timing/status updates on inspection activities.
• Develop and maintain a high level of communication with all departments within Forum Plastics LLC.
• Keep abreast of current quality system requirements.
• Ensure that the documentation control process is implemented.
• Develop a Quality Plan for each product.
• This position requires the ability to seldom lift no more than 25 pounds.

• Certified Mechanical Inspector or Certified Quality Engineer a plus.
• AS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related technical degree desired, BS is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and ISO  a plus.

• Demonstrated experience with handheld precision measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, drop indicators.
• Experience with Visual Measurement Systems preferred.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment, blueprint reading and understanding preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with capability and motivation to learn new skills and jobs under guidance.
• Must have good math skills and be attentive to details of the job.
• Computer user, familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Team player, must be well spoken, and a good writer.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team approach environment.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment, blueprint reading and understanding preferred.
• Must be dependable and willing to work extra hours and weekends as required.

• 3+ years of hands on quality assurance, quality control, or mechanical inspection.
• Inspection related to precision injection molded parts a plus.
• Preference for experience using RAM optical or similar vision inspection equipment desired.
• Microsoft Office skills required (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Minitab or other statistical software experience desired.
• Knowledge of quality systems principles, organization and implementation in a manufacturing and process environment.
• Experience in medical device industry/plastic molding/disposables a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a small company environment.

• A highly self-motivated person with the ability to do own setups, perform own inspections, process control validations and make selections of appropriate equipment and processes as required.
• Mechanically inclined with a technical mindset.
• Highly organized and detailed with a positive attitude.
• Works well under pressure and pays close attention to details.
• A strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work place.

• Engineering Manager

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