Metrology Eng II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Metrology Engineer II prepares, conducts, and evaluates the implementation, programming, and support of metrology equipment used in tooling, program development, and production. The role assists with improvements and problem-solving related to design and manufacturing issues involving tooling, material fabrication, and assembly methods. The position interprets aircraft engineering, tooling designs, and production requirements to develop optimized measurement plans and processes. It develops programming for measurement equipment used in Gulfstream aircraft development, manufacture, and support; collaborates with engineering, tooling, manufacturing engineering, and operations; supports equipment performance and standardized inspection reporting; and coordinates project implementation across organizations. The role also supports safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
At least 18 months of metrology engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or related technical experience.
Extensive knowledge of metrology equipment, software, and current measurement techniques.
Knowledge of 3D CAD/CATIA modeling and an understanding of GD&T.
Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scanning equipment or laser trackers.
Ability to operate Metrolog X4 or X4V5 software; other 3D software such as Spatial Analyzer, Verisurf, or Geomagic is also acceptable.
Knowledge of Teamcenter, Smarteam, and CATIA.

Responsibilities

Interpret and consolidate aircraft engineering, tooling designs, and production requirements to develop optimized measurement plans and processes.
Develop programming for measurement equipment used in the development, manufacture, and support of Gulfstream aircraft.
Collaborate with engineering, tooling, manufacturing engineering, and operations to determine optimal manufacturing procedures.
Assist in developing and documenting standards for handling and using metrology equipment.
Create standardized inspection reports using metrology software.
Study and optimize equipment performance to increase capacity and efficiency.
Work with equipment vendors on warranty repairs, improvements, and upgrades.
Set up and use precision measuring tools, and validate measurement results for accuracy and repeatability.
Provide or contribute to documentation of new or recent processes involving metrology techniques or equipment.
Coordinate project implementation between multiple organizations.
Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.
Improve daily processes and ensure work meets customer requirements.
Assist the tool shop as needed during periodic and conformity inspections.
Provide input on the selection of metrology equipment and software.
Perform other duties as assigned.