Metrology Engineer

The Metrology Engineer is responsible for developing maintaining and improving measurement systems calibration processes and inspection methods to ensure product quality process capability and compliance with regulatory and industry standards. This role supports manufacturing quality and engineering teams by validating measurement accuracy analyzing data troubleshooting metrology-related issues and implementing best practices for precision measurement. The Metrology Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement reducing measurement variation and ensuring reliable data for product and process decisions.

• Develop implement and maintain metrology methods and measurement systems for injection molded components tooling and secondary operations.
• Support dimensional validation of injection molded parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings GD&T requirements customer specifications and quality standards.
• Manage calibration and maintenance programs for metrology equipment including CMMs vision systems optical comparators height gauges micrometers calipers pin gauges and specialized inspection devices.
• Establish and maintain traceable calibration records and ensure compliance with internal procedures ISO requirements and customer expectations.
• Perform measurement system analysis including Gauge R&R bias linearity stability and capability studies to verify measurement reliability.
• Partner with tooling process engineering and manufacturing teams to evaluate mold performance cavity variation shrinkage behavior warpage and dimensional consistency.
• Support mold trials first article inspections process validations IQ/OQ/PQ activities and new product introductions.
• Analyze dimensional data to identify trends process drift and sources of variation related to molding parameters tooling wear resin behavior or environmental conditions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to inspection methods fixturing sampling strategies and data collection processes.
• Review part drawings tolerance stacks and GD&T callouts to define appropriate measurement techniques and inspection plans.
• Investigate nonconformances and support root cause analysis for dimensional and measurement-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to establish acceptance criteria and control plans for critical-to-quality features.
• Create and maintain metrology procedures inspection instructions validation protocols and measurement documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of molding and measurement issues affecting part geometry including flash sink bow warp short shots and part deformation.
• Ensure measurement readiness for complex molded components including tight-tolerance multi-cavity insert-molded or high-precision parts.
• Evaluate and introduce new metrology technologies to improve inspection capability throughput and accuracy in support of injection molding operations.
• Train quality technicians inspectors and operators on proper use of measurement equipment and standardized inspection methods.
• Support internal customer and regulatory audits by providing calibration validation and measurement system documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers and external laboratories as needed for gauge calibration correlation studies or advanced dimensional analysis.

• Bachelors degree preferably in technical discipline; Operations Science Engineering Quality Assurance or a related field.

• Experience: 3-5 Years
• Background in Statistics Vision Measuring Systems and Plastic Technology. ASQ Certification (CQE) is a plus.

• Basic understanding of dimensional measurement principles and inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with common metrology equipment such as calipers micrometers height gauges optical comparators CMMs and vision systems.
• Knowledge of calibration practices measurement traceability and equipment control.
• Exposure to engineering drawings part specifications and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic understanding of statistical methods such as Gauge R&R MSA SPC and process capability.
• Ability to collect analyze and interpret measurement data to support product quality and process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel for documentation and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures work instructions and quality system requirements.
• Experience working in a regulated high-precision or manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with injection molding plastics manufacturing or medical device production is preferred if applicable.

• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills make quick decisions interpret data read and write speak in front of groups express and exchange ideas understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Read and interpret data information and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task work under time constraints problem solve and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations analyze and solve problems
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Computer literacy required including all Microsoft Office utilities.
• Ability to successfully utilize influence to motivate a team toward a common goal
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement and lean operations.