Metrology Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Metrology Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical client based in Sligo on an initial 12-month contract with huge potential to extend. The metrology service extends in equal measure to both commercial manufacture and new product introductions. The metrology service is broken into 4 work streams; moulded component batch release, tooling development in support of new product introductions, measurement system development/qualification & calibrations. All work streams are executed in continual compliance with the policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance. Responsibilities: To provide analytical support for moulded component batch release as and when required. To create and review Metrology reports as required in support of moulded component batch release and engineering study development. To maintain & troubleshoot measurement systems to ensure their continued optimum performance. Contentious improvement metrology systems and processes for efficiency and customer satisfaction. To conduct statistical analysis on measurement results generated from the dimensional inspection of samples from moulding runs for new product introductions and replacement tools. Generation and maintenance of documentation required in support of new and existing metrology systems and process. To develop and qualify measurement systems for new product introductions as per project timelines. Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices are adhered to. Implementation of all relevant policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering & Safety. Identification and implementation of metrology and/or manufacturing related cost improvement projects and initiatives. Specification, evaluation and selection of new metrology equipment as and when required. Development of documentation for metrology equipment for compliance with plant systems for calibration and preventive maintenance. Generation of validation documentation for the Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification of new metrology equipment. Carrying out component drawing assessments in order to evaluate their suitability for dimensional inspection. Providing recommendations to design owners on how make component drawings more suitable for dimensional inspection. Participation in cross functional design for excellence workshops. Liaise with Division Engineering & R&D as required. Design and development of prototype fixtures for evaluation through Gauge R&R Covey learnings from prototypes to fixture manufactures for incorporation into final design. Participation in fixture design reviews prior to manufacture. Introducing fixtures per project timelines and budgets Generation of the required supporting metrology documentation for equipment, fixtures and Gauge R&R Measurement routine development or the overseeing of measurement routine development by external contractors. Design and qualification of instrument generated measurement reports in compliance with corporate and site data integrity policies and procedures. Coordination of Gauge R&R activities including statistical analysis and report generation. Compliance with the Site Priority List. Present project status updates at various management levels Overseeing tooling development measurements. Data analysis including statistical analysis on metrology results. Troubleshooting and maintenance of metrology equipment, fixtures and measurement routines for quality and efficiency improvement. Interface with suppliers and plant customers. Ensure the effective management of appropriate internal and external plant projects. Development and maintenance of metrology schedules and capacity plans. Preparation of capital expenditure requests for plant. Ensure successful external, Division and Corporate audits. Issue management reports as requested and on time. Management of relevant budgets within target. Supervise external contractors. Negotiate cost / quality effective external contracts. Prepare appropriate CAPA plans and implement timelines. EHS Responsibilities: Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities; Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers; Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in eAchieve; Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on eAchieve; Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs; Wear PPE as required. Requirements: A minimum of an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Engineering or related discipline is required. +2 years’ experience as a Metrology Technician or similar in combination products or a highly regulated industry People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the large