R&D Metrology Technician

Position Summary

The R&D Metrology Technician supports Research & Development, Engineering, and Quality by providing technical metrology and dimensional inspection expertise throughout the product development and manufacturing transfer lifecycle. This position is responsible for performing precision measurements, developing and executing inspection methods, operating and supporting advanced measurement equipment, and providing accurate dimensional data to support product development, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness.

Working closely with R&D Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations, the R&D Metrology Technician I ensures products are measured accurately and consistently against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The position supports the development of production-ready inspection processes and contributes to measurement system capability, continuous improvement, and successful product commercialization.

• Perform precision dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, tooling, and prototypes using a variety of metrology equipment and techniques.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), vision measurement systems, optical comparators, and precision measurement equipment.
• Utilize precision hand tools and instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, gauge blocks, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Perform first article, prototype, in-process, final, and engineering inspection activities.
• Evaluate dimensional results against engineering requirements and identify out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain complete measurement records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify measurement challenges and work with Engineering and Quality to determine appropriate inspection techniques.

• Develop inspection methods and measurement strategies for new and existing products.
• Determine appropriate measurement equipment, fixturing, tooling, and inspection techniques based on product characteristics and tolerances.
• Develop and maintain CMM and vision measurement programs as applicable.
• Create inspection fixtures and measurement setups to support repeatable and efficient inspections.
• Optimize inspection methods to improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, throughput, and ease of use.
• Support the transition of inspection methods from R&D into production.
• Assist with establishing standardized inspection processes and documentation.

• Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including Gauge R&R studies and other measurement capability assessments.
• Evaluate measurement system repeatability, reproducibility, resolution, and suitability for intended applications.
• Identify sources of measurement variation and recommend improvements.
• Assist in investigating discrepancies between measurement systems, inspectors, suppliers, and manufacturing processes.
• Support calibration and verification activities for inspection equipment and measurement standards.
• Ensure measurement equipment is used within established calibration and operating requirements.

• Support prototype, engineering, development, and validation builds through dimensional inspection and measurement activities.
• Provide timely measurement data to Engineering to support design decisions, troubleshooting, and product improvements.
• Assist Engineering with Design Verification, process development, and product validation activities.
• Perform dimensional inspections supporting process validation and production readiness.
• Assist with troubleshooting product and process issues through dimensional analysis.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering build reviews, and new product introduction activities when metrology expertise is required.
• Support development and implementation of inspection plans for new products.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret dimensional measurement data.
• Identify dimensional trends, variation, and potential sources of process or measurement issues.
• Support statistical analysis of measurement data, including capability studies and measurement system analysis.
• Prepare inspection reports and…