CMM - Metrology Lead

Job Description:Ready for a position where your leadership will shape the future of precision inspection? This Metrology Lead opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical knowledge with a hands-on, team-driven approach. If youre ready to pivot into a leadership role where youll guide high-stakes quality operations across aerospace and medical components, this role offers the scope and responsibility youve been looking for.With over 30 CMMs in daily use and a mix of Zeiss Calypso, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and CMM Manager platforms, the environment is complex and fast-paced. As Metrology Lead, youll oversee programming consistency, support inspection strategies, mentor less experienced technicians, and collaborate with engineering to ensure dimensional compliance on forged and machined parts.What Youll Do:Lead day-to-day CMM inspection activities across multiple software platformsDevelop and approve programs using Zeiss Calypso, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, or CMM ManagerMentor CMM operators and technicians, supporting skills development and workflow consistencyReview and interpret complex GD&T requirements, including theoretical features and tight tolerancesServe as a liaison between metrology, engineering, and quality to resolve dimensional issuesCoordinate with internal and external resources for equipment support and troubleshootingEnsure calibration schedules and documentation are up to date and audit-readyWhat Youll Need:5+ years in a metrology or dimensional inspection environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior technician roleProficiency in at least two of the following: Zeiss Calypso, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, CMM ManagerStrong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation, especially in complex or regulated manufacturingProven ability to train, mentor, and lead CMM staff across multiple shifts or teamsFamiliarity with inspection of forged, machined, or tooling componentsExcellent organizational and communication skillsWhats Preferred:Experience in aerospace or medical device inspection environmentsExposure to theoretical datums and advanced feature measurementFamiliarity with lean or continuous improvement initiatives within quality or metrology functionsHands-on experience coordinating audits or supporting PPAP/FAI documentationRoles That Should Apply:Senior CMM ProgrammerMetrology Lead or SupervisorDimensional Inspection LeadQuality Technician with team leadership experienceCMM Specialist with multi-software capabilityWhy This Role Matters:The metrology team is at a pivotal stagescaling back up after recent downsizing and preparing for expanded production demands. As Metrology Lead, your guidance will stabilize inspection capacity, build technical depth, and help shape a sustainable, high-performance metrology function. Youll have the opportunity to influence systems, mentor rising talent, and ensure the company continues to meet the tight specs demanded by its customers.If you're ready to lead from the front and elevate a critical inspection function, this is the opportunity to make your next move count.Required Skills:• Compliance • Operations • Offers • Operators • Calibration • Communication Skills • Features • Components • Inspection • Continuous Improvement • Team Leadership • Manufacturing • Programming • Troubleshooting • Documentation • Software • Engineering • Leadership • Communication

Created: 2026-04-02