Principal Metrology & Measurement Engineer

ZT Systems • Secaucus, NJ

80d • $141,000 - $188,000

About The Position

The Principal Metrology & Measurement Engineer will architect and lead a metrology-driven inspection and data analytics function for hyperscale server and rack integration. The Principal Metrology & Measurement Engineer will design and operationalize a greenfield IQC lab, establish advanced measurement systems and analytics frameworks, and build a technical team capable of validating all incoming components - from liquid cooling hardware to high-speed interconnects - against print specifications and CTQ requirements before release to production.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years in incoming inspection, supplier quality, or metrology leadership in high-volume, high-complexity industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical and analytical methods such as regression analysis, correlation analysis, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, Gauge R&R, and commonality studies using software tools such as Minitab, JMP, etc.
• Strong expertise in dimensional measurement (GD&T, CMM), leak/flow validation, and/or electrical signal integrity testing.
• Experience managing incoming inspection processes within EMS/ODM environments or similarly complex supply chains.
• Proven success in building and managing inspection labs, including equipment qualification, calibration systems, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, scale, and lead technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of SPC, GR&R, ISO/TL9000, and advanced supplier quality methods.
• Deep & Wide working knowledge and use of SPC tools (Minitab/JMP) and regression/correlation analysis and SPC analytics.
• Cross-industry backgrounds encouraged (automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical devices, telecom, semiconductor equipment, EMS/ODM).
• Experience with liquid cooling and/or high-speed interconnects a plus; strong metrology and inspection background required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or knowledge of AI/ML toolsets for statistical problem solving, predictive analytics, or anomaly detection.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• MBA or exposure to business, finance or economics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to transformation initiatives, helping set new standards for how ZT approaches manufacturing risk analysis, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement new systems, processes, or frameworks that support the smart factory vision, including automation, metrology, advanced inspection and testing, and predictive analytics.
• Leverage deep, data-rich environments and tools to generate insights that improve yield, reliability, and throughput.
• Collaborate across design, quality, manufacturing, test, and supplier engineering to drive solutions that integrate seamlessly into production.
• Apply advanced statistical and analytical methods to identify, quantify, and control risk in complex manufacturing environments.
• Translate DFM and PFMEA outputs into actionable process controls, ensuring proactive prevention of variation rather than reactive correction.
• Define and implement the Incoming Quality Lab framework, including inspection methods, equipment strategy, calibration systems, and SOPs.
• Select, qualify, and maintain advanced metrology and test systems (CMM/OMM, cable and signal integrity analyzers etc).
• Recruit, train, and develop engineers and inspectors, building expertise across mechanical and electrical domains.
• Manage calibration programs and maintain compliance with ISO and customer quality standards.
• Establish and enforce inspection standards and CTQs directly tied to system performance and reliability.
• Deploy advanced sampling strategies, SPC controls, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, and integrate Minitab/JMP analytics into daily operations.
• Apply large-scale data analytics to supplier Track-and-Trace datasets, enabling predictive insights and real-time defect containment.
• Define and maintain dashboards for defect trends, supplier performance, and yield bridges.
• Collaborate with SQE teams to develop AI-assisted analytics tools linking supplier OQC to factory IQC datasets.
• Build deep traceability systems and lead supplier trend analysis to facilitate closed-loop corrective action and predictive component analytics.
• Execute supplier readiness-to-IQC correlation and MSA capability studies; communicate results throughout the supply chain.
• Drive proactive engagement with suppliers (SQE) and internal manufacturing quality teams (MQE) to ensure supply continuity at scale.
• Drive defect prevention through structured inspection processes, escalation protocols, and supplier feedback loops (MSA/GR&R correlation capability studies).
• Partner with strategic partners and customer engineering to ensure specifications are measurable and inspectable.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Quality to align incoming inspection readiness with production ramps.
• Present IQC performance, readiness, and improvement actions to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees