Metrology Engineer
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| Job Type | Contractor |
| Location | Sligo |
| Area | Sligo, Ireland |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Darcy Ainscough-Denton |
| Telephone | +353 1 574 6266 |
| Job Ref | 1002822 |
| Job Views | 67 |
- Description
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Team Horizon is seeking a Metrology Engineer (initial 12-month contract) to provide a metrology service to our client’s biopharma site 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.
All work streams are executed in continual compliance with the policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance.
Why you should apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
What you will be doing:
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.
Continuous 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.
Any other duties as assigned.
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.
What you need to apply:
Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills
+2 years’ experience as a Metrology Technician or similar in combination products or a highly regulated industry
Cognitive Skills
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.
Ownership/Accountability
This role is accountable for supporting a positive developmental culture with the
organization while ensuring compliance with Quality policies
Requires good knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures and involves
working towards general results to achieve organizational needs.
The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on
their own initiative.
Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.
Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance
with cGMP and ISO/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and
guidelines.
Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues.
Every employee has a personal responsibility to commit to the client’s Vision, to engage and align with the client’s Strategic Imperatives, and to consistently execute in accordance with the client’s Operational Pillars and the client’s Ways of Work.
Influence/Leadership
Considerable and continual care and attention needed to avoid substantial damage to equipment. Losses could be significant.
Continual attention needed to ensure equipment volumes reach annual production plan.
Failure on the incumbents part not to exercise due care could cause repeated small losses or occasional damage.
Decision Making/Impact
Expected to handle all day-to-day queries if major problem can refer to Metrology Lead.
Responsible for the presentation of technical data to stakeholders.
Supervision Received
Has set targets and goals to achieve which are reviewed on weekly/monthly basis.
Incumbent receives only general instructions from management personnel as to manner to which duties should be performed.
Incumbent is charged with responsibility for ensuring uninterrupted availability of manufacturing equipment.
Supervision Provided
No direct reports.
Influence & coordination of sub-teams for project initiatives as required.
