Metrologist

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The main purpose of the **Metrologist i**s to perform, maintain and manage structured calibration protocols and schedules so as to ensure accurate inputs to the Business System.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Quality Management System:

- Maintain system to ensure calibration controlled instrumentation and gauges.
- Metrology Operations
- Documentation preparation and maintainace of equipment/instrumentation data base.
- Verification of instrumentation and gauges,
- Experience with the verification of mass measuring systems will be an advantage.
- Dimensional Measurement to ensure specialised gauges are compliant to ordered requirements.
- Production and development support for measurement equipment verification, torque wrench setting and Gauging.
- Acceptance of instramentation, capturing of calibration reports on QMS & ERP and maintenance of calibration history.
- Follow-up with third party accredited calibration sub-contractor to ensure instrumentation and gauges

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Matric including Mathematics and Science
- Higher Certificate: Metrology or equivalent
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a metrology laboratory or inspection environment.
- 5 year’s experience in a mechanical manufacturing industry.
- Experience with hardness test machines will add an advantage.
- Knowledgeable in the metrology standards and industry practices.
- Demonstrated ability in the interpretation of geometric tolerancing and engineering drawing requirements.
- Exposure and understanding of the ISO 9001 Quality Management standards is required.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written.
- Knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Valid drivers licence

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Market -related salary
- 13th Cheque
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Incentive Bonus
- Bursary Schemes

WHO WE ARE

Impact and cover - the Weapon and Ammunition Division's portfolio includes solutions for threat-appropriate, effective and accurate firepower as well as comprehensive protection. Whether on land, at sea or in the air, Rheinmetall supplies impressive systems that ensure superiority on the battlefields and operational areas of today and the future. The division is divided into three business units: Weapon and Munition, Propulsion Systems and Protection Systems.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.