CMM - Metrology Lead

About the position

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 platforms

• Develop and approve programs using Zeiss Calypso, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, or CMM Manager

• Mentor CMM operators and technicians, supporting skills development and workflow consistency

• Review and interpret complex GD&T requirements, including theoretical features and tight tolerances

• Serve as a liaison between metrology, engineering, and quality to resolve dimensional issues

• Coordinate with internal and external resources for equipment support and troubleshooting

• Ensure calibration schedules and documentation are up to date and audit-ready

What Youll Need:

• 5+ years in a metrology or dimensional inspection environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior technician role

• Proficiency in at least two of the following: Zeiss Calypso, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, CMM Manager

• Strong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation, especially in complex or regulated manufacturing

• Proven ability to train, mentor, and lead CMM staff across multiple shifts or teams

• Familiarity with inspection of forged, machined, or tooling components

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Whats Preferred:

• Experience in aerospace or medical device inspection environments

• Exposure to theoretical datums and advanced feature measurement

• Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement initiatives within quality or metrology functions

• Hands-on experience coordinating audits or supporting PPAP/FAI documentation

Roles That Should Apply:

• Senior CMM Programmer

• Metrology Lead or Supervisor

• Dimensional Inspection Lead

• Quality Technician with team leadership experience

• CMM Specialist with multi-software capability

Why 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.

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