Metrology Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Metrology Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical company in Sligo.

To provide a metrology service with an emphasis on continual improvement. 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.

Why you should apply:

• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.


• You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact.

What you will be doing:

• All work streams are executed in continual compliance with the policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance.


• 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.


• 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.


• Any other duties as assigned.
   

What you need to apply:

• 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.


• Required to undertake specific investigations, and equipment monitoring, with the view to improve manufacturing performance e.g. reducing equipment downtime and maximizing output and yield.


• It may be necessary to re-design elements of manufacturing equipment to adapt to process conditions in order to improve efficiency.