Company History: Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 10 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.
With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer Technician 2 will support the measurement and inspection activities at Fathom. They will also support Quality Management Systems activities as needed. This role will interact with a variety of people related to measurement projects and gage calibration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine method of measurement for measurement projects.
- Analyzes part drawing and examines parts to determine reference points for layout. Diagram appropriate methods of measurement.
- Create and maintain computer programs for the CMM for all projects requiring the use of the CMM for measurements and studies.
- Create and document part set-ups on the CMM for measurements and studies.
- Measure all dimensions using the most appropriate method for each dimension and indicate the method on the first piece layout report.
- Indicates out of tolerance dimensions on first piece layout report.
- Answers any customer’s or engineer’s questions regarding the layout report results or methods of measurement.
- Performs capability studies on specific part dimensions when requested by Engineering, Quality Assurance, or the Customer.
- Maintains files of all layout reports, current drawings and re-measurements of corrected dimensions and revision changes.
- Measures specified dimensions on job start-ups on certain parts when these dimensions can only be checked on the CMM.
- Maintains the daily and archived Lab Schedule.
- Performs gage calibrations and gage R&R studies as requested using the appropriate equipment.
- Cleans and maintains the CMM machine.
- Uses Excel for various forms, reports, and capability studies to present results
- Work independently to accomplish visual and dimensional mechanical inspection processes with minimal supervision.
- Adhere to best safety practices.
- Work with external vendors for outsourcing quality inspection(s).
- Be able to read and interpret engineering level mechanical drawings.
- Be able to establish accept/reject criteria and revision status from engineering drawings.
- Be able to independently conduct first article and final inspection processes confirming compliance to specifications in fast paced environment.
- Identify and document non-conformance, initiate CAPAs.
- Notify appropriate personnel of potential rejection of products.
- Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, and correctly and carefully inputting data into the quality database.
- Accomplish inspection related tasks as directed by customer requirements, the quality department or upper management.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving activities.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all manufacturing departments.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Be a participant in team member training, internal audits.
- Perform other Quality Management System duties, as necessary.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Associate degree in relevant field or technical certification preferred
- 1-3 years related work experience
- Minimum of one year of CMM programming and operation
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings
- Must have demonstrated proficiency in surface plate layout techniques.
- Understanding of SPC and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT).
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a wide variety of measurement equipment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to work with databases and spreadsheets.
- Must be able to work independently handling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work with databases and spreadsheets.
- Must be able to work independently handling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Certification as a Certified Mechanical Inspector from ASQ is desired
- General knowledge of CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks) is a plus
- Must read and write English
- Familiarity with both metric and imperial until system
What we offer:
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid for Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Additional Benefits: Paid time off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer time off, and sick time off (depending on state of employment). 401k Plan
Employee Perks: Discounts on products and services.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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