- Robot type
- Marine and Space · Defense
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Full-time
Metrology Engineer
Job description
The Metrology Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining dimensional inspection programs that support production, and for serving as the organization's Tooling Engineer with ownership of engineered tooling and fixtures throughout their lifecycle. In the metrology capacity, this role creates and refines inspection programs for production and fulfills special measurement requests from Engineering and R&D. In the tooling capacity, this role is accountable for the tracking, surveillance, and controlled release of engineered tooling and fixtures.
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Job responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and maintain dimensional inspection programs (CMM, 3D scanning, and related metrology systems) to support production
- Create and optimize inspection routines and measurement strategies from CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements
- Support the Lead Metrology Inspector and inspection team by supplying production-ready inspection programs and measurement methods
- Fulfill special measurement and inspection requests from Engineering and R&D, including prototype, first-off, and investigative studies
- Perform measurement system analysis (MSA/Gage R&R) and drive measurement uncertainty and repeatability improvements
- Analyze measurement data, generate inspection reports, and communicate dimensional deviations and nonconformances
- Serve as the Tooling Engineer responsible for engineered tooling and fixtures across their full lifecycle
- Track and maintain the tooling and fixture inventory, including identification, status, location, and configuration control
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred, but not required
- Hands-on experience programming CMMs and/or 3D scanning systems (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, Polyworks, or similar)
- Strong proficiency interpreting CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T
- Experience with measurement system analysis (MSA/Gage R&R) and dimensional data analysis
- Experience designing, specifying, or managing tooling and fixtures
- Familiarity with tooling lifecycle control, including tracking, surveillance, calibration/requalification, and release processes
- Understanding of configuration management, revision control, and quality documentation practices
- Knowledge of vehicle systems and assemblies is preferred