Metrology Engineer

Position Summary

The Quality and Metrology Engineer is responsible for leading advanced dimensional inspection and metrology activities within the organization. This role provides technical leadership in CMM programming, inspection strategy development, process improvement, and problem resolution to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards. The Quality and Metrology Engineer also mentors junior personnel and supports cross-functional engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  Lead development and optimization of complex CMM programs
  Establish best practices for dimensional inspection and metrology processes
  Support World Class Machining initiative
  Provide technical guidance and mentoring on CMM operation to inspectors and quality technicians
  Review and approve inspection methodologies, reports, and validation studies
  Review drawings and develop inspection strategies to support NPI process and Contract Review
  Define required tooling and fixturing for inspection methods
  Apply GD&T principles to inspection methodology, designs and component drawings

• CMM Programming & Inspection
  Operate CMM equipment using offline and online programming techniques
  Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements
  Perform first article inspections (FAI), PPAP submissions, capability studies, and layout inspections
  Develop automated inspection routines to improve efficiency and repeatability
  Conduct advanced dimensional analysis and support tolerance stack-up investigations

• Quality & Continuous Improvement
  Lead root cause investigations related to dimensional non-conformance and customer complaints
  Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to optimize machining and inspection processes
  Analyze SPC data and recommend corrective or preventive actions
  Support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits
  Participate in PFMEAs, control plan development, cost reduction initiatives, ECNs, RMAs, DCRs and part obsolescence evaluations

• Equipment & System Management
  Oversee calibration, maintenance, and performance verification of metrology equipment
  Evaluate and implement new metrology technologies and inspection systems
  Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, or customer-specific standards
  Develop and maintain inspection documentation, procedures, and work instructions
  Perform additional duties as required to support operational and strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
  Experience: Minimum 3 years of programming, operating and maintaining CMM equipment
  Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  GD&T Professional Certification and/or CMM certifications, preferred