Metrology Systems Engineering Manager

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of metrology system engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability, while partnering with manufacturing, quality, process engineering, and data teams to support NPI, engineering changes, and production targets
• Drive operational excellence by defining and tracking KPIs (uptime, cycle time, throughput, OEE), championing lean principles, and leading CAPA processes across metrology systems
• Build a structured data driven problem-solving culture across the team using A3, DMAIC, and PDCA frameworks; coach team members and facilitate cross-functional resolution of complex issues. Lead data-driven root cause investigations for system failures, measurement excursions, and production escapes using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, FTA, Fishbone) and share across global teams
• Drive data-driven decision making by leveraging SPC, statistical analysis, and real-time dashboards to guide priorities on system performance, capacity, and quality
• Own manufacturing readiness reviews ensuring all metrology systems meet key metrology capability requirements (GR&R, MSA, Cpk) and are fully qualified before production release
• Lead PFMEA development and risk management for metrology processes, maintaining PFMEA as a living document updated with field and global performance and lessons learned
• Manage end-to-end installation, commissioning, and qualification of metrology systems including FAT/SAT activities, playbooks, and vendor coordination
• Drive metrology readiness during line ramps from pilot to high-volume manufacturing — identifying and resolving capacity, throughput, and reliability bottlenecks while scaling support and spare parts coverage
• Define and execute an Industry 4.0 roadmap integrating metrology systems with MES, SCADA, and factory data infrastructure for closed-loop quality control, digital thread enablement, and emerging technology adoption
• Own documentation and reporting including SOPs, work instructions, commissioning records, system qualification reports, lessons learned, and executive-level status reporting on metrology operations performance, risks, and ramp progress to support scaling up for future factories

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in metrology, manufacturing operations, or production/process engineering, with 2+ years in a management or lead role
• Strong understanding of GR&R, MSA, measurement uncertainty, and SPC
• Strong data analytics skills — comfortable with SPC, statistical analysis, dashboarding tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana)
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, FTA, Fishbone, Kepner-Tregoe). Proven ability to drive structured problem-solving disciplines across teams
• Hands-on experience driving PFMEA, production readiness reviews, and operational KPIs
• Experience with installation, commissioning, and qualifications of complex measurement systems. Proven track record managing line ramps from pilot through high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with metrology platforms (X-rays, Optical and vision systems, laser-based systems, in-line inspection, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, MES integration, IoT, and factory data architecture
• Excellent communication, reporting, project management, and ability to drive execution under pressure

Benefits

• Medical plans with options including $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options including $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

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