Manufacturing Technology Engineer - Metrology

AFL Telecommunications•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer – Metrology is a hands-on subject matter expert responsible for AFL’s metrology workflows and accurate, data-driven dimensional measurement across the product lifecycle. The role supports Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing by validating complex plastic and metal components and ensuring products meet dimensional and functional requirements. The engineer operates and maintains metrology equipment, produces First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, supports validation activities, analyzes measurement data, and helps improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, and throughput. The position also supports design and manufacturing teams with dimensional risk analysis, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action validation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, 5–7 years of technical metrology experience will be considered.
At least 3 years of hands-on dimensional inspection experience.
Experience with tactile and optical CMM systems, including program creation and troubleshooting.
Ability to generate complete FAI documentation packages.
Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment.
Willingness to travel up to 10–15% for supplier audits, training, or equipment support.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex dimensional data clearly.
Demonstrated precision and rigor in measurement setup, data analysis, and documentation.
Ability to work independently, collaborate across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of hands-on dimensional inspection experience for candidates at Senior level.
Experience with fiber optic components or telecom-related dimensional inspection.
Familiarity with injection-molded part inspection, including warpage analysis and internal defect characterization.
Experience with additional metrology platforms such as PolyWorks, Geomagic, Nikon CT, or Keyence systems.
Background in statistical analysis, SPC, GR&R, or capability studies.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain Zeiss CT scanning systems, including scan setup, calibration, voxel optimization, and reconstruction workflows.
Perform high-accuracy dimensional inspections using contact and non-contact CMMs, structured-light 3D scanners, optical measurement systems, and traditional measurement disciplines.
Create complete FAI packages, including dimensional results, ballooned drawings, capability studies, and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality-system requirements and customer-specific documentation standards.
Support IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities with dimensional data and statistical analysis, including Cpk and GR&R.
Develop and maintain metrology work instructions, calibration schedules, and inspection best practices.
Improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
Partner with Design Engineering to validate part geometry, identify dimensional risks, and contribute data-driven insights to DFM discussions.
Analyze CT scan results to identify internal defects, voids, knit lines, warpage, and assembly interference conditions.
Support Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier Quality with dimensional troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action validation.
Maintain metrology equipment, perform basic repairs, and coordinate external service when needed.
Evaluate new metrology technologies and recommend upgrades.
Generate dimensional reports using Zeiss Inspect, including feature extraction, GD&T evaluation, color-map deviation analysis, and trend studies.
Travel up to 10–15% for supplier audits, training, or equipment support.