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Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer I

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business is seeking a Quality Engineer I to develop and implement CMM/Vision System programs and inspection fixtures. The role involves working on quality activities, designing custom gauging, and validating CMM programs to ensure efficiency in production processes.

ManufacturingMedical DevicePlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop CMM programs

Maximizes efficiency of CMM programs

Designs and oversees build of custom attribute gauging to be used in production

Designs and implements CMM holding fixtures

Validates CMM programs

Works directly with toolmakers for gage and fixture builds

Understand broad spectrum of tolerance regimes and metrology needs (e.g., micro-scale metrology); mentor technicians supporting meas. applications

Develop understanding of key error sources within differing tolerance regimes and scales; mentor high-level technicians and engineers

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) - Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level). Apply advanced concepts and mentor others

Apply purchased analytical software and implement standard methods to support GD&T analysis

Develop CMM programs and apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., contact, non-contact)

Maintain knowledge level including new commercially available metrology equipment/sensors

Develop and maintain external network regarding new research in metrology equipment/sensor technologies

Perform basic measurement systems analysis and support uncertainty budget analysis using standardized analysis tools (ASME B89.7 Series of Standards)

Identify key error sources, apply basic GUM approach (Guide to the Expression of Measurement Uncertainty), lead development of uncertainty budgets, develop standardized tools and methods

Lead and support measurement-related projects in support of NPI and manufacturing and measurement

Lead projects and team with technology partners to provide measurement solutions for mfg. and lab support for processes

Develop general knowledge level of existing national and international standards and their impact internally and with customers/suppliers

Develop expertise in interpreting and applying national and international standards in support of projects and corporate directives

Design, develop and implement CMM holding fixtures

Meet with customers and suppliers to support projects, attend conferences (e.g., ASME, ACMC, SME, ASPE), as required

Maximize efficiency of CMM programs

Perform statistical studies on components and gauging

Actively promote and drive a culture of safety

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CMM programmingVision systems programmingGD&T knowledgeSolidWorksMetrology equipment knowledgeStatistical analysis3D PrintingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering or 7+ years in the manufacturing environment

5+ years of programming experience with MCOSMOS and/or Calypso

3+ years of programming of vision systems (e.g., OGP, Micro-Vu, etc.)

5+ years of CAD experience with Solid Works, Pro E is required

Strong knowledge of GD&T with the Applied Dimensional Metrology experience

Understanding of environmental effects (thermal, electrical, optical, etc.) And techniques to minimize their effect on precision instruments

Adept at process troubleshooting, analysis, statistics and physics and/or other related engineering sciences

Able to interpret, test and establish measurement methods of 1,2 and 3 dimensional applications using contact and non-contact computer controlled CMM's that consider error sources in a sub-micrometer regime

Proven ability to apply principles (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level, course work, training seminar, experience)

Proven experience with/and ability to learn through technical literature and application of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMM/Vision System - contact, non-contact)

Proven ability to perform basic measurement systems analyses and testing (e.g., experience or course work, seminars, tutorials on GR&R, GUM, and with stats software, etc.)

Proven ability to lead or to co-lead cross-functional projects to provide measurement solutions (e.g., experience with high-precision and/or high-volume (in-line) measurement projects)

Proven ability to apply national /international standards in support of projects and corporate directives (e.g., experience using standards testing in selection and acceptance testing of meas. system)

Proven experience with 3D Printing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Preferred

Medical device industry is preferred

A completed 2-year vocational program or degree

Course work in inspection, gauging and blueprint reading

Exposure to injection molding in any capacity

Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Vision System

Working knowledge of MCOSMOS and MSURF software a plus

Company

Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business

Acquired in August 2023 by DuPont, Spectrum’s history spans over 60 years of applications expertise including precision extrusion, specialty injection molding, blown film extrusion and conversion, medical balloon fabrication, laser processing, additive manufacturing, and complex assembly of catheters and other devices.

Founded in 1961

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.spectrumplastics.com/

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