Metrology Programming Manager

Metrology Programming Manager

Buffalo, NY

105-130K + Bonus + Paid Relocation + Full Benefits

The Metrology Programming Manager will lead and manage the team of Inspection Equipment Programmers within the Machine Shop. This role is critical for partnering with cross-functional teams to set and drive standards and objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring the reliable, on-time delivery of quality parts to our customers. This manager is expected to drive continuous improvement within the metrology programming processes.

As the Metrology Programming Manager, you will :

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports, including inspection programmers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Serve as a key member of the manufacturing quality leadership team, collaborating closely with the Inspection Manager and Process Quality Engineering (PQE) Manager.
• Champion and foster a culture of collaboration, results-based operational excellence, customer orientation, quality awareness, process orientation, and safety.
• Successfully lead and support shop floor change projects and product transition projects.
• Develop and implement tactical plans, in partnership with cross-functional teams, to achieve operational objectives for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset and enact lean manufacturing strategies, with a focus on implementing process and programming improvements.
• Standardize programming techniques and inspection tools to significantly reduce programming time.
• Identify opportunities to "lean out" processes, including optimizing inspection equipment and inspection work holding techniques.
• Anticipate future inspection issues or constraints and proactively develop plans to avoid them.
• Facilitate the resolution of all issues that may impact quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives.
• Ensure adherence to company systems and procedures within the inspection programming function.
• Ensure relevant, accurate, and timely communication and reports are delivered to and acquired from stakeholders.
• Coordinate functions to ensure all required support services are effectively and efficiently planned, provided, and utilized.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional staff while embodying the company's Culture and Values.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated capability in leading, developing, and coaching high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualification

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