Title:  Metrology Technician

Job Summary

Perform metrology and inspection for mold approvals, SPC studies, design of experiments, project evaluations, machine and process qualifications, or other metrology requests as required by the engineering group or manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Measure and visually inspect new and existing product per established procedures or as instructed.  The results will be used to evaluate new projects, materials, equipment, process, etc., and may result in the acceptance or rejection of that process or product.
• Assist in or establish a method for measuring, evaluating product dimensionally or functionally.
• Dimensionally, visually and functionally evaluate product from the capability studies/PQs, DOEs/OQs, material evaluation, investigations, machine and process qualifications, product from new projects or customers to determine compliance to specifications as well as the variability of the process/product.
• Prepare inspection reports with applicable data and statistical documentation for DOEs/OQs, capability studies/PQs, material evaluations and other related operations.
• Maintain lab preventive maintenance program in accordance with prescribed procedure assuring that tasks are completed to schedule.
• Develop and maintain accurate record systems.  
• Participate in validation activities as needed.
• Inform Metrology Engineer of discrepancies or potential problems that could negatively impact quality systems, product efficacy or safety conditions.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules. 
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency through literacy testing.
• Must be familiar with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.  Master Control and Mattec a plus.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control, blueprint reading and use of measuring/testing equipment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• May use Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Superior verbal/written skills.
• Previous engineering experience.
• Formal qualification in engineering or engineering apprenticeship, and quality control systems and procedures.
• Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, etc.)
• Knowledge of SPC and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with QMS auditing.
• Familiarity with rubber compression molds.
• Ability to abide by all regulations, ethics and compliance policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety and quality rules.

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Moderate standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and walking. Must be able to work with items weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
• Ensure that the company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies and other safety regulations are upheld throughout the site, reporting any irregularities to your manager.
• Report near miss accidents or incidents at the earliest opportunity using the appropriate documentation.
• Ensure correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Be compliant with any machine instructions, and responsible for the proper use of all equipment assets within the work area. Ensure that your work area is always kept clean and tidy.
• It is the Quality Policy of West Pharmaceutical Services Upper Darby to plan and control its activities to ensure that all products and services conform to the requirements of our customers and provide full customer satisfaction. The principal objective is to supply products that are cost effective without prejudice to the required standard of performance, reliability, and quality. Accountability for the implementation of this Policy is delegated through this job description. All employees must conduct activities in accordance with the company Quality Policies/Procedures at all times.
• Comply with company cGMP regulations
• Accurate recording of documentation and data as required. Responsible for defect recognition.
• Undertake all necessary training and retraining to be able to perform all aspects of the job. Undertake continuous improvement using lean sigma tools.
• Ensure that all customer/production delivery deadlines are met.
• Flexibility in providing support beyond normal working hours when necessary and provide cover for other roles for which you are trained, as required.
• Report any problems or irregularities which are outside of your control to your manager or other appropriate person.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Must maintain the ability to lead and work independently as well as work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Self motivated with the ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.