Metrology Engineering Technical Leader

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Metrology Engineering Technical Leader ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions. ZYGO's metrology products measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape and texture and film thickness. Applications for our metrology products are diverse and include semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing. Our optics business leverages ZYGO's expertise in optical design and assembly and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial applications. The Metrology Engineering Technical Leader will provide technical leadership and tactical direction for the EPO Metrology Engineering Team. He/she is responsible for continuous improvement in terms of measurements processes, technical compliance, equipment efficiency and utilization, calibration, data quality and production measurement feedback. This position will provide technical guidance for a dynamic team whose responsibilities encompass early-stage test concepts for business development, metrology test plans for new products, procedures and documentation, training, and transfer to operations. To be successful in this position, the candidate should have proven experience with technical leadership and direction for a team of talented engineers and technicians who specialize in the measurement and analysis of high precision optical surfaces, components, and related products. You will also need to have excellent communication skills in order to routinely update the leadership and other company executives on activities and performance. Basic Duties and Responsibilities: Identify, plan and manage multiple concurrent metrology engineering projects while ensuring their success in meeting their respective objectives and deadlinesDirectly contribute to metrology test plans, error budgets, documentation, and trainingDevelop and manage a system for monitoring and improving stability and accuracy of metrology equipment, including but not limited to: calibration plans, preventative maintenance, cleanliness, proactive failure mode analysis and repairsDrive excellence and continuous improvement in extreme precision optical components metrology methodsProactively identify single points of failure, and propose and implement solutionsDevelop and define optics testing procedures and analysis and convert to automated/reproducible process for implementation in optics production.Work with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering peers to identify, plan and implement process improvements using Statistical Process Controls - Standardize/Document, Measure, Compare, Correct.Review product requirements with Project Engineering and Operations to ensure compatibility of testing methods.Provide work leadership and training to professional staff and production staff. Ultimately responsible for accuracy of all data generated by metrology personnel and equipment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent organizational and technical leadership skills to manage a team of engineers and technical staffProven multitasking skills and the ability to work under extreme pressureExcellent analytical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProven track record of achieving results against specific goalsStrategic expertise with an action-oriented perspective, sound problem analysis and logical thinking with the ability to develop effective solutions and execution to achieve desired resultsAbility to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects addressing operational efficiency; product costs and performance/output in response to operational objectives; budget parameters; and customer demandsDemonstrate a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significance Education and Experience: B.S., M.S. or PhD in Engineering, Physics or related fieldsTen years of directly related experience, including managing a metrology teamStrong technical, engineering or development experienceExperience in project management and execution of successful significant capital projectsAbility to work in a fast, efficient environment with cross-functional teams Job description: Metrology Engineering Technical Leader ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions. ZYGO's metrology products measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape and texture and film thickness. Applications for our metrology products are diverse and include semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing. Our optics business leverages ZYGO's expertise in optical design and assembly and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial applications. The Metrology Engineering Technical Leader will provide technical leadership and tactical direction for the EPO Metrology Engineering Team. He/she is responsible for continuous improvement in terms of measurements processes, technical compliance, equipment efficiency and utilization, calibration, data quality and production measurement feedback. This position will provide technical guidance for a dynamic team whose responsibilities encompass early-stage test concepts for business development, metrology test plans for new products, procedures and documentation, training, and transfer to operations. To be successful in this position, the candidate should have proven experience with technical leadership and direction for a team of talented engineers and technicians who specialize in the measurement and analysis of high precision optical surfaces, components, and related products. You will also need to have excellent communication skills in order to routinely update the leadership and other company executives on activities and performance. Basic Duties and Responsibilities: Identify, plan and manage multiple concurrent metrology engineering projects while ensuring their success in meeting their respective objectives and deadlinesDirectly contribute to metrology test plans, error budgets, documentation, and trainingDevelop and manage a system for monitoring and improving stability and accuracy of metrology equipment, including but not limited to: calibration plans, preventative maintenance, cleanliness, proactive failure mode analysis and repairsDrive excellence and continuous improvement in extreme precision optical components metrology methodsProactively identify single points of failure, and propose and implement solutionsDevelop and define optics testing procedures and analysis and convert to automated/reproducible process for implementation in optics production.Work with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering peers to identify, plan and implement process improvements using Statistical Process Controls - Standardize/Document, Measure, Compare, Correct.Review product requirements with Project Engineering and Operations to ensure compatibility of testing methods.Provide work leadership and training to professional staff and production staff. Ultimately responsible for accuracy of all data generated by metrology personnel and equipment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent organizational and technical leadership skills to manage a team of engineers and technical staffProven multitasking skills and the ability to work under extreme pressureExcellent analytical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProven track record of achieving results against specific goalsStrategic expertise with an action-oriented perspective, sound problem analysis and logical thinking with the ability to develop effective solutions and execution to achieve desired resultsAbility to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects addressing operational efficiency; product costs and performance/output in response to operational objectives; budget parameters; and customer demandsDemonstrate a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significance Education and Experience: B.S., M.S. or PhD in Engineering, Physics or related fieldsTen years of directly related experience, including managing a metrology teamStrong technical, engineering or development experienceExperience in project management and execution of successful significant capital projectsAbility to work in a fast, efficient environment with cross-functional teams PDN-99192b4d-6784-4fee-9e77-27e55cd21085

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