Quality Programmer / Cell Lead

$24 - $36/Yr

Meier Tool & Engineering - Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Brooklyn Park, MN

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Programmer / Cell Lead will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading the activities of a cellular work team in support of assigned goals and objectives in a Quality Control environment. The Cell Leader will manage employee time, approve time transactions in the ADP system, and will create performance related goals.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CMM programs using software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar
• Develop inspection programs for vision inspection systems (e.g., OGP, Zeiss, Keyence)
• Validate and maintain inspection programs to ensure alignment with part specifications and industry standards
• Perform first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections using CMMs and vision systems
• Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA), including capability studies and gauge R&R analysis, to validate inspection methods
• Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications for accurate measurement
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, including capability analysis, MSA results, and data summaries
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to metrology equipment and inspection software
• Train and mentor junior metrologists and quality technicians in the use of CMM and vision inspection systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Production to support product development and manufacturing processes
• Execute to the production schedule
• Assign employees to run equipment and jobs
• Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs
• Ensure jobs are completed and meet quality standards and are on time
• Ensure machinery and equipment is running efficiently and effectively
• Provide employees on-the-job training and mentoring
• Ensure employees are following work instructions and processes
• Provide daily updates through the Tier I process
• Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams
• Implement process improvements
• Create employee goals, performance initiatives and areas of accountability that are directly aligned with the goals of the company
• Ensure employees are following company guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Manage the manufacturing ERP systems for production
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage relationships and team facilitation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required

Nice-to-haves

• Business/technical degree
• Medical manufacturing experience
• Familiar with ISO and FDA requirements
• Certification in CMM programming or metrology (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician, CMM Programmer)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on precision measurement and quality control

Benefits

• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax health savings account
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs