Job Description

Position Overview: Quality specialist will oversee the calibration processes for our measurement and testing equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires a background in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations and management. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, organization, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the calibration program for all measuring equipment and process control equipment; Gage Recall Management / System Maintenance / GageTrak Database.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and AS9100 standards and industry regulations related to calibration and quality management.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of calibration processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support product development and resolve measurement-related issues.
• Analyze calibration data and adjust recall frequency as appropriate.
• Maintain and update calibration documentation, including procedures, records, and schedules.
• Coordinate with external calibration service providers as needed to ensure timely and accurate services. Request quotes and request Purchase Orders for same.
• Stay current with advancements in calibration technology and CMM software used, recommending updates as necessary.
• Inspection of First Articles and Production Parts as assigned. (e.g.: FAIRs, capability studies, etc.)
• Inspection of Tools, Fixtures, and gages as assigned.
• Verify calibration of temperature controllers, rectifiers, pressure gages, etc..
• Report out of tolerance conditions for gages, products and tooling.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in calibration.
• Strong knowledge of measurement principles, calibration standards, and quality control processes.
• Experience with most hand gages and equipment including thread gages.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Overall mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Calibration Management or Quality Assurance.
• Experience with GageTrak software.
• MicroVu OMM (Optical Measurement Machine) Experience.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Electrical knowledge / experience.
• Knowledge of Blue Print.
• Experience with OMM / CMM software and programming or similar equipment.