Metrologist

The Metrologist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining measurements to ensure the quality and dimensional accuracy of forged components. This role supports production, quality assurance, and engineering by verifying compliance with specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements within a forging manufacturing environment.

• Perform dimensional inspection of forged components, including complex geometries.
• Interpret engineering forging drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and CAD models.
• Validate first article inspections (FAI) and production part approval processes (PPAP).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve nonconformances.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to dimensional defects.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Assist in fixture design and inspection method development for forged parts.
• Generate inspection reports and communicate results clearly to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve inspection processes and cycle times.

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CMM programming experience is a plus in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience with forged components (e.g., steel, aluminum, closed/open die forging) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD models and software (e.g., Solid Works, NX, CATIA).
• Knowledge of inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, contour measurement).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in forging, heat treatment, or metal-forming operations.
• Knowledge of material flow, die wear, and distortion impacts on part geometry.
• Experience with aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial components.
• ASQ certification (e.g., Certified Quality Technician or Engineer) is a plus.
• Exposure to automation or offline programming environments.

• Manufacturing/forging shop environment with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle inspection equipment.
• Occasional lifting of parts and fixtures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Technical expertise in metrology.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Team collaboration.

• Reports to:
  
  Quality Manager / Quality Engineer
• Works closely with:
  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the pay range for this role is $75,000 to $80,000 USD, salaried, based on factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the company’s quarterly cash bonus plan, paid out based on quarterly performance. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off per year, plus 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company  medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Employees are eligible to enroll in the company  401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including ITAR and EAR). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.