Quality Metrology Engineer

Flex•Austin, TX

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Requirements

Apply fundamental ASME Y14.5 and/or ISO GPS principles to interpret, evaluate, and communicate dimensional and geometric requirements accurately.
Perform accurate measurements using manual inspection tools (dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, etc.) and assess measurement results for validity and repeatability.
Utilize 2D and 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Creo, MBD) to design, interpret and collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing.
Leverage understanding of manufacturing processes and common manufacturing defects to anticipate variability.
Develop, execute, and maintain inspection programs using CMM software platforms (e.g., DMIS, PC-DMIS, Calypso, Metrologic, Modus, Micro‑VU, GOM, Geomagic).
Love of clarity and simplicity in programs, design, documentation and reports
Enjoys solving technical problems from trivial to complex
A growth mindset that embraces failure as an opportunity for learning and improvement
Enthusiasm for using technology to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency

Nice To Haves

May create and maintain custom data-processing and automation tools (Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, etc.) to enhance data analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
May apply basic statistical methods to measurement data, supporting evaluation of uncertainty, trends, and decision-making.
May support and apply Measurement System Analysis (MSA) concepts to ensure reliable and capable measurement systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of test methods and procedures needed to determine the dimensional features of products, validation and production inspections of all products produced from manufacturing and assembly processes.
Apply fundamental ASME Y14.5 and/or ISO GPS principles to interpret, evaluate, and communicate dimensional and geometric requirements accurately.
Perform accurate measurements using manual inspection tools (dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, etc.) and assess measurement results for validity and repeatability.
Utilize 2D and 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Creo, MBD) to design, interpret and collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing.
Leverage understanding of manufacturing processes and common manufacturing defects to anticipate variability.
Develop, execute, and maintain inspection programs using CMM software platforms (e.g., DMIS, PC-DMIS, Calypso, Metrologic, Modus, Micro‑VU, GOM, Geomagic).
May create and maintain custom data-processing and automation tools (Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, etc.) to enhance data analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
May apply basic statistical methods to measurement data, supporting evaluation of uncertainty, trends, and decision-making.
May support and apply Measurement System Analysis (MSA) concepts to ensure reliable and capable measurement systems.
Continuously identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity, balancing technical rigor with practical time constraints.