Metrology Technician

Company: IFAB Corp.

Department: Quality

Job Type: Full-time

IFAB Corp. is a leading manufacturing company specializing in metal fabrication assembly and coating services. Our state-of-the-art plant houses cutting-edge equipment including lasers and coil stamp machines. We take pride in our commitment to quality safety and operational excellence.

We are seeking a skilled Metrology Technician to join our Quality this role you will perform dimensional and visual inspections of automotive components using precision metrology equipment. You will ensure product compliance with engineering drawings GD&T requirements customer specifications and IATF 16949 standards supporting new product launches (PPAP) and ongoing production.

• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Perform first-piece inprocess and final inspections using CMM height gauges calipers micrometers bore gauges and optical comparators.

• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T symbols to determine measurement methods and acceptance criteria.

• Metrology & CMM Support: Operate CMM equipment (Zeiss Hexagon Mitutoyo etc.) load programs verify alignments and ensure accurate readings.

• Documentation & PPAP: Complete dimensional reports capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and nonconformance reports. Support PPAP documentation (ISIR MSA/Gauge R&R).

• Calibration & Maintenance: Conduct routine calibration checks maintain inspection equipment and update calibration records per IATF 16949.

• Production Support: Assist with root cause analysis (5Why Fishbone) for non-conformances verify corrective actions and maintain 5S standards in inspection areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Technical trade certificate or Associate degree preferred).

• Experience: 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing inspection or metrology.

• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading.

• Equipment Mastery: Hands-on experience with CMM (operator level minimum) height gauges micrometers calipers and bore gauges.

• Quality Standards: Familiarity with IATF 16949 APQP PPAP and SPC fundamentals.

• Core Competencies: High attention to detail analytical mindset and ability to perform Gauge R&R (MSA) studies.

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus):

• Experience with metal-mechanic automotive parts (stamping welding machining).

• CMM programming knowledge (PC-DMIS Calypso MCOSMOS).

• Experience with portable CMM arms (FARO Hexagon) or laser scanning.

• Familiarity with OEM customer-specific requirements (GM Ford Stellantis Toyota etc.).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Split time between the quality lab and the manufacturing floor (exposure to stamping presses welding cells etc.).

• Ability to stand/walk on the shop floor and lift up to 35 lbs occasionally.

• Occasional travel to customers/suppliers (1020%).