Metrology Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead metrology support for capacity expansion projects: specify, justify, and implement metrology equipment for new lines, line duplications, and line moves.
• Conduct Measurement System Analyses (MSA/Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability) for new and existing gauges; drive improvement or replacement of inadequate systems.
• Specify, select, and validate production-ready measurement systems (CMMs, optical/vision systems, laser/line scanners, profilometers, inline gauges, leak/flow/pressure test systems, electrical test stands).
• Support day-to-day production: troubleshoot measurement issues, resolve non-conformances, participate in root cause analyses, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide design-for-metrology input to product and process engineering, including GD&T, tolerancing, and fixturing for manufacturability and inspection efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define incoming inspection requirements, qualify supplier measurement systems, and address dimensional and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain metrology work instructions, calibration procedures, and standard operating methods for technicians and operators.
• Train and mentor production, quality, and engineering teams in GD&T, measurement techniques, gauge use, and data interpretation.
• Monitor and analyze production measurement data (SPC, Cp/Cpk, trend analysis) to detect drifts, reduce variation, and support continuous improvement and yield enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or related Engineering field; Physics or similar considered with strong relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of metrology, dimensional engineering, or test engineering experience in a production/manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, fuel cells, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with factory measurement systems (CMM, optical/vision systems, laser gauges, height gauges, air gauges, surface/profile measurement, leak/flow/pressure/electrical test equipment).
• Proven experience running and interpreting MSA/Gage R&R and using outcomes to improve gauges and processes.
• Proficiency with statistical tools and methods for production data (SPC, capability analysis, DOE, regression) using tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.
• Demonstrated success implementing or upgrading metrology systems during line startups, ramp-ups, or capacity expansions.
• Strong track record of cross-functional work with production, automation, maintenance, quality, and design teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with automated inspection systems, machine vision, inline gauging, and integration with PLCs/MES/QMS.
• Strong digital mindset with demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools (e.g., coding assistants, data analysis, document automation) in an engineering environment.
• Experience introducing metrology into greenfield or immature process areas and taking them to stable, statistically controlled operation.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, C++.