Principal New Process Development Engineer (Metrology)

Overview

Lead technical efforts in Nitinol metrology for components, driving innovation in measurement techniques and tooling. This role combines hands-on expertise with mentorship, supporting rapid prototyping and production transition. The ideal candidate brings expert metrology and visual inspection knowledge, a background in micron scale measurements, and a good history of using non-contact vision systems for measurement.

Responsibilities

• - Program various measurement systems to obtain passing TMV and GRR results.
• - Serve as a technology leader, training teams and sharing best practices across sites.
• - Collaborate on Lightspeed rapid prototyping and seamless production transitions.
• - Mentor peers in setup, troubleshooting, and process development.
• - Ensure compliance with ISO-certified systems, quality documentation, and best measurement practices.
• - Own and monitor data accuracy, ensuring metrics align with site goals and maintaining data integrity.
• - Lead cross-functional teams in R&D, Advanced Technology Group (ATG) initiatives, and production readiness projects.
• - Evaluate system designs, perform testing/validation, and document process parameters.
• - Identify unmet customer needs and recommend new technologies to improve system performance.
• - Proactively communicate with customers, providing solutions and recovery plans for issues.
• - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments, advancing Resonetics’ technologies and processes.

Qualifications

• Expertise in non-contact vision system programming.
• - Proficiency in metrology, especially medical device materials.
• - Knowledge of Nitinol-specific measurement methodologies (e.g. DSC, BFR, Radial Force)
• - Familiarity with ISO-certified quality systems and GD&T standards.
• - Experience in validations (e.g., TMV, GRR, OQ/PQ).
• - Ownership of data metrics and monitoring for accuracy.
• - Strong communication, leadership, and project management abilities.
• - Preferred: Master’s/PhD, medical device manufacturing experience, Micro-VU programming knowledge.
• - Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• - Ability to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• - Leadership in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement efforts.

Compensation

Pay Range: $130,000-$165,000