Metrology Engineer

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

Role Responsibilities:

Develop, program, and optimize CMM inspection routines (primarily using PC-DMIS) to ensure accurate and repeatable measurement of components.

Oversee first article inspection (FAI) and incoming inspection processes using both automated and manual inspection methods.

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to define robust inspection strategies.

Support investigation of nonconforming products; drive root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions in collaboration with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams.

Establish and maintain Measurement System Analysis (MSA) programs, including Gauge R&R studies, to ensure measurement reliability.

Where required, apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to monitor supplier process performance, identify variation, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Generate and maintain inspection work instructions, standard work, and control plans to ensure consistent execution across inspection activities.

Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining inspection requirements, developing measurement programs, and validating measurement capability.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production teams to improve inspection efficiency and product quality.

Train and coach team members in metrology principles, GD&T interpretation, PC-DMIS programming, and inspection best practices.

Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable regulatory requirements within inspection and quality processes.

Skills & Experiences:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.

Work Experience:

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably medical device, aerospace, or precision engineering industries).

Strong working knowledge and practical application of ISO 13485 quality management systems.

Extensive hands-on experience with PC-DMIS programming and CMM operation.

Advanced capability in interpreting engineering drawings and applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Strong understanding and application of Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gauge R&R.

Proven experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis.

Experience with both automated (CMM) and manual inspection methods (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators).

Demonstrated ability to create inspection documentation including work instructions, standard work, and control plans.

Experience investigating quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Proven experience developing and mentoring team members through coaching and training.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data interpretation skills.

Ability to work independently with team player spirit, organized, and good time management with tight timescales

Good communication and negotiation skills and learning agility

no visa sponsorship / relocation will be provided.

All applicants need to have full Australian work rights.

Why join Alcon?

Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.

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