Metrology And Calibration Engineer - Senior

About the role

We are seeking a Metrology and Calibration Engineer – Senior to join our quality-focused team at Cummins' Columbus, IN facility. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing robust calibration and measurement processes, leading MSA, analyzing data, providing expert consultation, developing specialized equipment, and delivering technical training.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust calibration and measurement processes ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across all equipment and testing activities.
• Lead advanced Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) to validate precision, traceability, and overall system capability.
• Analyze calibration and testing data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend data-driven improvements to optimize performance.
• Provide expert consultation on complex metrology challenges, guiding teams toward effective, technically sound solutions.
• Develop and deploy specialized measurement and testing equipment to enhance capability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Establish and lead equipment capability studies to ensure systems meet performance requirements and support product quality standards.
• Deliver technical training and mentorship to technicians and engineers, strengthening team expertise and consistency in calibration practices.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards while managing specialized software tools that support data analysis, automation, and process control.

Requirements

• Apply systems thinking and measurement science expertise to design reliable test systems, understand end-to-end measurement processes, and ensure accurate, traceable results across all metrology disciplines.
• Translate requirements into effective test system designs by selecting and integrating appropriate equipment, instrumentation, and software aligned to customer and regulatory needs.
• Strengthen problem-solving and process execution by leveraging data-driven methodologies to identify root causes, improve calibration processes, and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Communicate clearly and focus on the customer through strong technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, while valuing diverse perspectives to enhance innovation and outcomes.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Physics or Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.
• Previous CMM programming, GD&T understanding, and Metrology experience preferred.

Benefits

At Cummins, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including relocation assistance, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay

$100,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Exempt - Experienced