Metrology Lead

Responsibilities

• Analytical Measurement Strategy
• Assess current analytical and metrology capabilities against product, process, and customer requirements.
• Develop the company's metrology roadmap to support Pilot operations and future high-volume manufacturing.
• Define measurement requirements for Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics identified through PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Define measurement methods and sampling plans within Control Plans.
• Ensure measurement capability supports process capability objectives and production readiness.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend appropriate internal vs. external testing strategies.
• Measurement Systems Analysis & Equipment Qual ification
• Lead selection, specification, procurement, installation, and qualification of analytical and metrology equipment.
• Develop equipment qualification protocols, and acceptance criteria amd commissioning plans.
• Support equipment vendor selection, technical evaluation, RFQs, and capital purchase decisions..
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent equipment qualification and validation activities, as appropriate.
• Develop and validate inspection and measurement methods in collaboration with the Analytical Laboratory and Engineering.
• Help to performLead or support Gauge R&R, bias, linearity and stability, and other MSA studies.
• Establish measurement uncertainty where appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate calibration, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management of analytical and quality inspection equipment.
• Statistical Quality
• Support the development and implementation of SPC strategies for operation.
• Support process capability studies (Cp, Cpk).
• Analyze quality and analytical data and identify opportunities for process. improvement.
• Analytical Method Development & Equipment Transfer
• Lead development, optimization, and validation of analytical and measurement methods for new and existing products and processes
• Lead transfer of qualified analytical and inspection methods from Pilot to Benson.Standardize measurement methods across facilities.