Staff Metrology & Inspection Engineer

ZT Systems • Secaucus, NJ

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About The Position

The Metrology Engineer supports manufacturing and quality operations by developing, executing, and sustaining measurement and inspection methods used to verify product compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and CTQ requirements. The role focuses on inspection program development, measurement system capability, and data analysis to enable reliable inspection across incoming, in-process, and supplier quality activities. The engineer works closely with Metrology Technicians, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering to translate design requirements into executable inspection approaches. The position applies statistical methods and measurement system analysis to ensure inspection accuracy, repeatability, and process capability, while supporting production ramps and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in metrology, inspection engineering, or manufacturing quality.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, CMM programming, and SPC methodologies.
• Experience with CMM and vision systems, such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, OGP, MicroVu, or similar.
• Hands-on experience performing GR&R and MSA and interpreting Cp/Cpk results.
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing or complex supply chain environments.
• Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with liquid-cooled hardware, enclosures, or high-speed interconnect components.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience in EMS/ODM environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain measurement programs for CMM, vision, and optical inspection systems.
• Support incoming, in-process, and supplier quality inspection activities, including print review and CTQ interpretation.
• Perform root cause analysis on measurement- and inspection-related nonconformances and support CAPA implementation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Engineering to ensure inspection readiness during product ramps.
• Create SOPs, inspection documentation, and work instructions, and train technicians as needed.
• Execute SPC, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure inspection reliability and process capability.
• Translate GD&T requirements into executable inspection routines and inspection plans.
• Support calibration activities and ensure measurement compliance with ISO and internal quality standards.
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends, variation drivers, and improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior