Robert M. Forcier

[email protected] 651-338-7943 11647 54 St NE, Albertville, MN 55301

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A professionally driven and dedicated engineer with over ten years of experience and knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing methods, research and development, leadership, and time management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Metrology Engineer
12/2021 - Present
Resolution Medical
Primary authority on GD&T, print interpretation, and inspection methods.
Work with engineers and technicians to ensure prints use proper dimensioning and GD&T that matches product fit, form and function as well as the manufacturing method and inspection methods available.
Responsible for creating all Zeiss Calypso programs and validating those programs.
Train and assist inspection technicians with use and programming of measuring equipment.
Create temporary fixtures for prototype and production parts for use on CMMs and optical equipment.
Design permanent fixtures for production and supplier parts for use on CMMs and optical equipment.
Work with engineers and CAD technicians to create drawings for manufacture of fixtures as well as machinists and 3D printer technicians on the creation of the fixtures.
Ensure smooth program operation with completed fixtures; qualify and validate the fixtures.
Troubleshoot problems with measurements and advise on courses of action.
Review inspection procedures and advise on changes or improvements ensuring use of best practice.
Perform inspections using CMMs or optical equipment when needed to support inspection technicians.
Assure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices, and company documented procedures and systems including ERP.
Work under limited supervision with direction given only broadly stated objectives and desired outcomes.
Continued to pursue and take courses to improve my knowledge, skills and leadership abilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
05/2001
University of Minnesota - Institute of Technology , Minneapolis, Minnesota

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Zeiss Basic Calypso Certificate
01/2021
Zeiss
Zeiss Optics Calypso Certificate
01/2022
Zeiss
Zeiss Curve Calypso Certificate
01/2022
Zeiss
Zeiss Advanced Calypso Certificate
01/2023
Zeiss
Zeiss Free Form Calypso Certificate
01/2023
Zeiss
Zeiss Academy Metrology Certificates
01/2021
Zeiss
Twin West Chamber of Commerce Scholastic Achievement Scholarship
01/1996
Twin West Chamber of Commerce
3M Technical Scholarship
01/1996
3M