Applied Materials Metrologist-Quality Control Engineer 

United States, Massachusetts, Gloucester 

169397457

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product entering operations or inventory meets all design requirements by confirming dimensional characteristics, visual / cosmetic attributes, functional operation and supporting documentation review.
• Working level understanding of Metrology concepts including Blueprint layout & GD&T.
• Working level andcomplex (independent)CMM programming.
• Conduct CMM part setup and operation utilizing fixturing and probe calibration.
• Utilize drawings and CAD models to validate supplier parts to print.
• Conduct inspection of parts and packaging utilizing all standard tools and methodologies.
• Maintains inspection tooling and equipment to ensure results reliability and repeatability.

• Communicate methods of inspection to suppliers, including tools used, setup methods, and datum establishment for alignment and collaboration.

• Act as a feedback conduit to design engineering for dimensioning and tolerancing on critical parts.

• Provide feedback to suppliers to improve manufacturing methods.

• Develop best-known methods for the supply base and internal metrology.

• Capability to write procedures to document metrology methods and best-known methods.

• Capability to prepare detailed technical reports and offer insights on measurement uncertainties.

• Maintain measurement procedures and calibration records in accordance with ISO and quality standards.

• Lead initiatives to digitize and automate metrology workflows, integrating IoT-enabled inspection tools and real-time data analytics.

• Identifies potential project candidates for continuous improvements and provides project support.
• Provides Inspection guidance and support to Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Suppliers as required.
• Acts as a mentor for other Inspection team members.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles and application.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Able to determine stakeholder needs and deliver streamlined solutions and accurate results.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information. Effective collaboration and leadership skills.