Sr. Metrology Engineer

Job Description:
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our Manufacturing Quality Engineering Team.
Our Manufacturing Quality Engineering Team is responsible for bringing life to Made in USA Hand Tools, with every manufacturing phase of our Made in USA Hand Tool products happening in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in quality engineering resources to support our growing Made in USA product lines. We are pushing the limits in technology driven quality engineering, best in class testing, process improvement and inspection excellence, integrated quality systems, real-time data monitoring and predictive analytics.
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started.
The Senior Metrology Engineer will develop and maintain relationships with engineering, suppliers, and metrology customers to address metrology needs; Communicate results and solutions in an effective and efficient manner for metrology projects; Provide overall support in the Metrology Lab - Programming, Inspections, Analysis, Testing, Documentation, and Record-Keeping; Provide Metrology Lab support for Engineering and Manufacturing in measuring, and testing of parts and components; Track metrology and inspection projects, and report on status; As well as foster a positive, collaborative environment throughout the organization.
You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
Quality and Inspection Planning

• Support Engineering New Product Development in Metrology through sample measurements and feedback, early-on involvement in drawing and GD&T reviews, and early supplier measurement capability evaluations.
• Develop inspection strategies to meet business needs for the Corporation.
• Support effective Calibration System for gauge and equipment control on an ongoing basis.
• May support Purchase Order and CAPEX documentation and processing for Metrology equipment, test equipment, and other measurement instrumentation

Part Measurement and Part Qualification:

• Interpret drawings featuring Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to identify product inspection requirements.
• Document, and edit programs utilized in metrology labs such as CALYPSO, Polyworks, PC-DMIS, etc., and serves as a technical expert for metrology inspection.
• Develop new inspection techniques as required.
• Lead development of inspection fixtures and metrology processes to ensure minimum measurement error during an inspection.

Design Assistance and Training:

• Participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure that conformance to specifications, Design for inspection, reliability, and quality system objectives are met.
• Work from written or verbal instructions, detailed engineering drawings, and 3D models to establish inspection criteria and measurement implementation.
• Maintain adequate training in metrology disciplines to ensure capability to lead team and train others as needed.

Metrology Department Management:

• Manage inspection and metrology programs
• Support calibration standards and maintenance of calibration systems
• Support measurement standards and procedures development and maintenance
• Collaborate with metrology lab technicians and supervisor
• Will supervise Metrology Lab Technicians
• Build, manage, and report out on key metrics required of the metrology lab
• Support SPC collection plans and data gathering

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• College or Technical degree in a field related to Engineering or Science
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Metrology Lab Environment
• Proficient in set-up and operation of inspection equipment
• Proficient in Gauge R&R, test method validation and Measurement Systems Analysis Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Proficient in mathematical applications- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, etc.
• Ability to investigate and learn new technologies within metrology
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks with high attention to detail.
• An ability to work cross-functionally and promote good working relationships with other teams, to determine priorities, state challenges productively, and problem-solve
• Strong organizational, interpersonal & communication skills
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection methods, and tools used to determine product acceptance

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.