NEXXTA is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with four Great Lakes facilities delivering precision, speed, and scale. We serve industry leaders across transportation, energy, medical, and defense, offering tariff-free production, open capacity, and rapid ramp-up. With in-house R&D and engineering, we help customers strengthen supply chains and build confidently in America.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Primarily responsible for developing test methods and procedures to determine the dimensional features of products; validating and conducting production inspections of all products produced through manufacturing and assembly processes; and properly using and maintaining measurement tools and equipment.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include additional duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary from time to time.
- Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimensional features of products
- Program and use CMM, Vision Systems, and Laser Scanning equipment
- Develop measurement programs for use by quality auditors and production personnel
- Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements
- Troubleshooting CMM, Vision, and Laser Scanning programs and system malfunctions
- Optimize inspection methods to improve inspection efficiency and manage equipment capacity
- Train colleagues and quality auditors on the vision system (i.e., Micro-Vu) and CMM operation for parts being run on the production floor that require this equipment
- Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes
- Compile and analyze measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability
- Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies to evaluate measurement methods
- Perform tests and record data in either Excel or Minitab
- Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes
- Provide support for the Corrective Action investigation
- Helps support gage calibration, including: monitoring calibration due dates, performing calibrations, and working with third parties to complete calibrations
- Works with quality auditors and the production floor to ensure gauges are calibrated, labeled, and stored in the proper location
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years' related experience and/or training in quality
- ASQ certification as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, or Gage Calibration Technician is desired
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, including ISO/ASME GD&T
- Demonstrates basic metrology knowledge
- Utilize trigonometry, geometry, statistics (in relation to SPC), and basic math problem-solving skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Demonstrated proficiency with a wide variety of measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gages, and others.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Must be able to work independently, handling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.
Nexxta is an Equal Opportunity Employer