Metrology Supervisor

Koch•Lincoln, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Molex is seeking a Metrology Supervisor to lead daily metrology laboratory operations and supervise Metrology Engineers and Technicians supporting product development, manufacturing, tooling, and quality. The role is available at either the Lincoln, Nebraska, or Rochester Hills, Michigan location. The supervisor helps deliver accurate, timely dimensional measurement results, strengthen measurement capabilities, and improve laboratory performance through technical leadership, standardization, and continuous improvement. The position is part of a collaborative Product Development and Quality organization that supports electrical connector systems and partners with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and quality functions. The supervisor serves as the primary technical and operational point of contact for metrology activities and leads the team in addressing dimensional challenges and meeting customer and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Metrology, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of experience in dimensional metrology, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of experience leading technical teams, projects, or laboratory operations.
Experience interpreting GD&T and engineering drawings and applying dimensional inspection methods and tolerance analysis.
Experience with CMM programming and operation.
Experience with measurement-system practices such as calibration, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, or measurement traceability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ZEISS Calypso, Volume Graphics (VG Metrology), CT analysis software, or similar metrology platforms.
Experience with CT scanning, optical inspection, vision systems, or 3D scanning technologies.
Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and digital inspection workflows.
Experience supporting automotive, connector, medical device, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification or comparable process-improvement experience.
Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
Experience implementing metrology automation, reporting dashboards, or digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead daily metrology laboratory operations by setting priorities, allocating resources, managing capacity, and aligning work with customer and business needs.
Supervise and provide technical guidance to Metrology Engineers and Technicians, developing team capabilities through coaching and training.
Lead dimensional measurement strategies and review inspection results using CMMs, CT scanning, optical measurement systems, vision equipment, and other metrology technologies.
Partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and AQP teams to resolve dimensional challenges involving GD&T, datum alignment, tolerance assessment, and measurement strategy.
Maintain measurement-system integrity by ensuring laboratory standards and procedures are followed and coordinating calibration, preventive maintenance, equipment qualification, and measurement-system activities.
Monitor capacity, backlog, turnaround time, equipment utilization, inspection throughput, and quality metrics; proactively address constraints that could affect customer commitments.
Advance metrology capabilities through continuous improvement, automation, standardization, digital reporting, and technologies such as ZEISS Calypso and Volume Graphics metrology and CT analysis tools.
Set laboratory priorities and align resources with customer and business needs.
Coach, mentor, and develop metrology personnel to strengthen technical capability.
Identify and proactively escalate capacity, quality, and delivery risks.
Establish clear expectations and drive accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement across laboratory operations.
Serve as the primary technical and operational point of contact for metrology activities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance; availability varies by eligibility and geographic region.