IFA Powertrain Polska · 1 month ago
Gauge Lab Technician
Summerville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expIFA Powertrain Polska is seeking a Gauge Lab Technician to support the daily operations of the Gauge Lab. The role involves ensuring gauges are calibrated, performing calibrations and Measurement System Analysis, and maintaining records of gauge activities.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining the safety standards for all operations in assigned work areas
Coordinate the gauge calibration and MSA systems using Engage to ensure that gauges are calibrated and MSA studies are performed in accordance with applicable requirements
Coordinate external gauge calibrations with calibration service providers to ensure that gauges are calibrated in accordance with applicable requirements and on time
Utilize calibration procedures and Metrology Laboratory equipment (CMM, height gauge, contour system, etc.) to perform internal gauge calibrations and verifications to ensure conformance with applicable requirements
Utilize MSA procedures and knowledge of gauging equipment to participate in MSA studies
Maintain records of gauge calibration and MSA activities, in both electronic and hardcopy form, and ensure records can be easily retrieved as necessary
Ensure the availability of calibrated handheld gauges by maintaining a gauge inventory to minimize disruptions to manufacturing operations
Assist in the development of calibration work instructions to enable internal calibrations
Support the Metrology Laboratory by using laboratory equipment and gauges to perform various dimensional measurements as necessary to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations
Use SAP to create purchase requisitions for supplies for the Laboratory Services Group and controlled gauges and calibrations as needed to support all departments
Generate internal calibration reports to document internal gauge calibrations
Review certificates of calibration from calibration service providers to ensure conformance with applicable requirements
Effectively communicate with personnel at all levels, including written and verbal communications, to coordinate the collection and replacement gauges due for calibration or repair
Assist with Laboratory Services Group administrative functions by creating new jobs, reviewing test reports and participating in internal and external quality audits
Perform laboratory housekeeping activities to ensure compliance with 5S requirements
All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA’s commitment to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a related technical field with three years of related experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education coupled with five years of relevant experience
Proven working experience of lean Manufacturing concepts
Proven experience working with SAP/ERP system and respective quality management modules
Proficiency with MS office suite
Basic Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001
Working knowledge of gauge calibration, MSA methods and practices, and knowledge of the AIAG MSA handbook
Working knowledge of metrology laboratory equipment including CMM, contour measurement system and height gauge
Working knowledge of metrology measurement methods and practices
Demonstrated GD&T ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Basic knowledge of measurement uncertainty
Working knowledge of metric and English units of measure
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams
Apply existing knowledge of work processes and procedures in analyzing data and determining solutions and/or actions
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and carry out work activities while supporting internal and external customers
Preferred
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Quality Systems, Industrial Engineering, or other Technical field
Product knowledge and familiarity
Automotive manufacturing experience as a Tier 1 supplier
Experience with IATF / ISO standards and procedures
Company
IFA Powertrain Polska
IFA Powertrain Poland has been operating in Poland since May 13 2016.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase