Metrology Compliance Lead

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Job Description

Summary:

Under the general direction of an associate engineering director, provide engineering support to the Metrology organization for day to day calibration operations, investigations, Metrology quality system elements, and process improvements. Will be a backup for engineering compliance person.

Support the Engineering organization in the selection, troubleshooting, and design of critical instruments, project design reviews, and general instrument troubleshooting and design. Support capital projects as needed. May be assigned other duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare technical reports, trend equipment performance data, and resolve identified gaps or adverse trends

Support Metrology Quality System elements (OOTs, KPIs, Training, etc.) under the guidance of Facilities Engineering

Support Metrology Department for internal/external audits, and local/global initiatives by collecting RAM Data, generating reports, etc. as needed

Develop in-depth expertise in the area of electrical and pneumatic instrumentation including the applicable control system interfaces. Participate in project design reviews and approve new instrument applications

Review and approve new instrument RAM requests, criticality assessments, and other related Metrology documentation. Ensure new devices being added to process systems are meeting set standards and are design with the correct critical attributes to meet the intended use of the device. Assess change control requests for new and “like for like” instruments including impact analysis

Gain a full and comprehensive understanding of LA Plant calibration SOPs including, but not limited to, temperature, pressure, conductivity, balances, scales, pH, CL2, ORP, timers, RPM, liquid/gas flow, and gas detection instrumentation

Review and approve out of tolerance (OOT) investigations for Manufacturing and Critical Systems instrumentation

Generate and complete OOT investigations for Metrology standards and calibration device instrumentation

Complete change control, Quality CAPA, and Safety CAPA tasks related to Metrology

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ability to discuss technical or project management issues, both verbally and in written form

Advanced knowledge and application of sound project management skills: planning, organizing, follow-through, and control

Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Basic understanding of control system design, P&IDs, and communication platforms

Ability to quickly and continuously learn new skill sets

Must be able to work independently and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools

Developing knowledge of the basic principles in various engineering disciplines. Ability to solve routine design and engineering tasks with minor assistance

Must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA and other standards engineering units of measurement

Must have good verbal/written communication skills

Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Projects, and Excel

Education and/or experience:

Bachelors’ degree in an Engineering discipline required. 5+ years of related experience

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs

In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility

Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body

No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment

Will work in a cold, wet environment

Must be able to work overtime as required

May be required to work in a confined area

Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

5% travel

This job posting excludes CO applicants.

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