Manufacturing Quality Inspector Metrology Coordinator

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense factory automation air and water quality environmental monitoring electronics design and development oceanographic research deepwater oil and gas exploration and production medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

• Perform receiving inspection of purchased materials components subassemblies and services according to approved inspection plans specifications drawings purchase orders and quality requirements.
• Verify supplier documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CoC) Certificates of Analysis (CoA) material certifications calibration certificates and other required quality records.
• Evaluate received materials for conformance to engineering drawings specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Document inspection results and disposition incoming materials within ERP/MRP systems and quality electronic records.
• Identify document segregate and process nonconforming materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in supplier quality investigations and corrective actions as requested.

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of manufactured products assemblies and devices to verify compliance with requirements.
• Perform dimensional visual functional and documentation inspections using approved inspection methods and equipment.
• Verify product traceability labeling packaging and documentation requirements.
• Review Device History Records (DHR) production travelers routers inspection reports and manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy where applicable.
• Ensure inspection and test records are complete accurate and maintained according to document retention requirements.
• Release conforming products for shipment in accordance with established procedures and delegated authority.

• Initiate nonconformance reports (NCRs) when product or process requirements are not met.
• Assist with containment activities and segregation of nonconforming materials.
• Participate in investigations root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions when assigned.

• Serve as the site Metrology Coordinator and administrator for the calibration management program.
• Maintain inventory and status of all inspection measuring and test equipment (IM&TE).
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external calibrations to ensure equipment remains within required calibration intervals.
• Review calibration certificates for compliance with applicable standards and traceability requirements.
• Maintain calibration records and calibration database.
• Ensure equipment is labeled and controlled to prevent unintended use of out-of-calibration devices.
• Conduct calibration status audits and equipment recalls when required.
• Assist with measurement uncertainty evaluations and gauge capability assessments as applicable.
• Recommend replacement repair or retirement of measurement equipment when necessary.

• Participate as an internal auditor in accordance with the Internal Audit Program.
• Conduct process product and system audits against ISO 9001 ISO 13485 company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit plans checklists audit reports and follow-up activities.
• Document audit findings observations and opportunities for improvement.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
• Support external audits customer audits certification audits and regulatory inspections.

• Maintain inspection records calibration records audit records and quality documentation.
• Ensure quality records are completed accurately and retained in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Assist with document reviews and updates as required.
• Support implementation and maintenance of electronic quality systems and databases.

• Participate in quality improvement projects and Lean initiatives.
• Assist in analysis of inspection trends defects scrap rework supplier quality issues and customer complaints.
• Identify opportunities for improving inspection effectiveness measurement systems and quality processes.
• Support CAPA and risk management activities as assigned.

• Comply with all company safety environmental and quality policies.
• Follow applicable EHS requirements and use required personal protective equipment.
• Support a culture of quality compliance product safety and continuous improvement.

• Associate degree in Quality Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technical Sciences or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Medical device aerospace electronics instrumentation or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience administering calibration or metrology programs preferred.
• Internal auditor experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Understanding of nonconformance control CAPA risk-based thinking and document control principles.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints specifications and technical documents.
• Proficient in dimensional inspection methods and inspection techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height gauges
  • Pin gauges
  • Dial indicators
  • Optical comparators
  • Digital measuring equipment

• Knowledge of calibration principles and measurement traceability.
• Familiarity with ANSI/NCSL Z540 ISO 17025 concepts or equivalent metrology practices.
• Ability to maintain calibration databases and calibration schedules.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty and gauge management principles preferred.

• Ability to perform objective process and system audits.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Experience preparing audit reports and tracking corrective actions.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
• ERP/MRP software experience.
• Electronic QMS software experience preferred.
• Calibration management software experience preferred.

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• ISO 9001/13485 Internal Auditor
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Integrity and Objectivity
• Technical Aptitude
• Organization and Planning
• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Regulatory and Quality Compliance Awareness

• Receiving inspection acceptance cycle time
• Final inspection on-time release rate
• Calibration compliance rate (target: 100%)
• Overdue calibration percentage
• Internal audit completion rate
• Audit finding closure effectiveness
• Nonconformance processing cycle time
• First-pass yield support
• Inspection record accuracy
• Supplier defect trend performance

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including but not limited to location education/training work experience key skills and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include but are not limited to education verification employment history and verification criminal convictions Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history) reference check credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws regulations rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal state or local laws.