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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

The Metrology Manager will lead and mentor the Metrology department, driving continuous improvement initiatives, training programs, and the adoption of best practices. The role emphasizes achieving key performance indicators, fostering a preventive mindset, and ensuring customer and product quality standards are met, all while upholding VAT's core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Centricity, and Innovation.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Lead the Metrology department in terms of technicality and Management.
• Create and presents trending metrics reports on metrology key KPIs.
• Develop Quality Improvement Strategies and Targets that support well the company goals.
• Prepare and analyse Operation Quality performance for Continual Improvement Strategy Planning, using PDCA approach.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding to measurement, SPC, and data analytics within Metrology role.
• Identify and analyse issues, defects and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products, recommends and facilitates solutions to prevent recurrences of these issues.
• Ensure out of control situations are managed effectively through a well-defined Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP)
• Overlook and manage all Metrology/Inspection Equipment.
• Develop and use measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimension features of products conform to the design features.

Minimum Qualification:

• 8 to 15 years in Metrology or Machining Field
• Possess minimum Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Mechanical – Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred Qualification:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with CMM programming software such as Mcosmos, PC-DMIS, Calypso, etc
• Knowledge in 3D modelling CAD design, manufacturing and machining process of jigs & fixtures (CAD/CAM)
• Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) and Management System Analysis (MSA)\
• Profound knowledge on Statistical Process Control (Cpk, Ppk and SPC)
• QMS, ISO 9001, Quality fundamentals (Problem solving, DMAIC,FMEA)
• ISO 1101 & ASME Y14.5 certification or knowledge an added advantage.

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.