Quality Engineer Metrology
📍 France | 🏥 Medical Device Manufacturing
We are supporting a leading medical device manufacturer in their search for an experienced Metrology Quality Engineer to join their site on an initial 12-month contract.
This is a high-impact role focused on establishing and developing an on-site Metrology and Calibration Laboratory, reducing reliance on external providers and improving measurement system capability across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment of an internal Metrology and Calibration function
- Develop calibration processes, procedures and schedules for production and test equipment
- Drive Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including Gauge R&R studies
- Support qualification and validation of measurement equipment
- Manage calibration and maintenance programmes to ensure compliance and equipment reliability
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams
- Support investigations, CAPAs and non-conformance activities related to measurement systems
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable regulatory requirements
- Provide technical expertise and help build a sustainable long-term metrology strategy for the site
Requirements
- Proven experience within a medical device, IVD or highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on metrology and calibration experience
- Experience conducting MSA and Gauge R&R studies
- Knowledge of inspection equipment, measurement systems and calibration programmes
- Understanding of ISO 13485 and regulated quality systems
- Experience supporting manufacturing and operational quality activities
- Ability to work independently and drive site-wide improvements
Preferred
- Previous experience setting up or expanding an internal metrology/calibration laboratory
- CMM experience
- Statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
- Experience working directly with production and manufacturing teams
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