Metrology Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Metrology Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical client based in Sligo on an initial 12-month contract with huge potential to extend.

The metrology service extends in equal measure to both commercial manufacture and new product introductions. The metrology service is broken into 4 work streams; moulded component batch release, tooling development in support of new product introductions, measurement system development/qualification & calibrations.
All work streams are executed in continual compliance with the policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• To provide analytical support for moulded component batch release as and when required.
• To create and review Metrology reports as required in support of moulded component batch release and engineering study development.
• To maintain & troubleshoot measurement systems to ensure their continued optimum performance.
• Contentious improvement metrology systems and processes for efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• To conduct statistical analysis on measurement results generated from the dimensional inspection of samples from moulding runs for new product introductions and replacement tools.
• Generation and maintenance of documentation required in support of new and existing metrology systems and process.
• To develop and qualify measurement systems for new product introductions as per project timelines.
• Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Implementation of all relevant policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering & Safety.
• Identification and implementation of metrology and/or manufacturing related cost improvement projects and initiatives.
• Specification, evaluation and selection of new metrology equipment as and when required.
• Development of documentation for metrology equipment for compliance with plant systems for calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Generation of validation documentation for the Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification of new metrology equipment.
• Carrying out component drawing assessments in order to evaluate their suitability for dimensional inspection.
• Providing recommendations to design owners on how make component drawings more suitable for dimensional inspection.
• Participation in cross functional design for excellence workshops.
• Liaise with Division Engineering & R&D as required.
• Design and development of prototype fixtures for evaluation through Gauge R&R
• Covey learnings from prototypes to fixture manufactures for incorporation into final design.
• Participation in fixture design reviews prior to manufacture.
• Introducing fixtures per project timelines and budgets
• Generation of the required supporting metrology documentation for equipment, fixtures and Gauge R&R
• Measurement routine development or the overseeing of measurement routine development by external contractors.
• Design and qualification of instrument generated measurement reports in compliance with corporate and site data integrity policies and procedures.
• Coordination of Gauge R&R activities including statistical analysis and report generation.
• Compliance with the Site Priority List.
• Present project status updates at various management levels
• Overseeing tooling development measurements.
• Data analysis including statistical analysis on metrology results.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of metrology equipment, fixtures and measurement routines for quality and efficiency improvement.
• Interface with suppliers and plant customers.
• Ensure the effective management of appropriate internal and external plant projects.
• Development and maintenance of metrology schedules and capacity plans.
• Preparation of capital expenditure requests for plant.
• Ensure successful external, Division and Corporate audits.
• Issue management reports as requested and on time.
• Management of relevant budgets within target.
• Supervise external contractors.
• Negotiate cost / quality effective external contracts.
• Prepare appropriate CAPA plans and implement timelines.EHS Responsibilities:

• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities;
• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers;
• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in eAchieve;
• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on eAchieve;
• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs;
• Wear PPE as required.

 
Requirements:

• A minimum of an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Engineering or related discipline is required.
• +2 years’ experience as a Metrology Technician or similar in combination products or a highly regulated industry

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