Sr. Metrology Engineer II

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Sr. Metrology Engineer II.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Sr. Metrology Engineer II
Location: Harrodsburg, KY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Harrodsburg, KY
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher;
Master's degree preferred

The Sr. Metrology Engineer II will join the Division Quality - Metrology group and provide technical leadership for metrology technology transfer from R&D to production. This role will lead metrology projects from concept through implementation, supporting R&D-to-manufacturing transfer, production readiness, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.

• Lead metrology projects from concept through implementation, including metrology planning, gauge development, system qualification, deployment, and production release.
• Collaborate with QA, engineering, manufacturing, software, controls, and other cross-functional teams to implement robust measurement solutions.
• Develop metrology strategies addressing gauge capability, capacity, lead time, cost, and long-term capability requirements.
• Survey, develop, deploy, and qualify new gauges and measurement systems for critical product characteristics, including defects, dimensional attributes, weight, reliability, optical performance, mechanical characteristics, and other critical product attributes.
• Design, improve, and validate test methods using existing metrology systems.
• Support the design and development of fixtures, tooling, and equipment used in metrology systems.
• Develop measurement data reporting, traceability, usability, and data analysis applications for new gauges and test methods.
• Partner with controls and software engineers to develop operator interfaces, data collection systems, and databases supporting effective measurement system utilization.
• Prepare engineering and operational work instructions for gauges and measurement systems.
• Prepare measurement system development and qualification reports.
• Train users and provide technical support for deployed metrology systems.
• Provide second-level technical troubleshooting for metrology issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead metrology governance activities, including gauge alignment, standardization, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) across internal plants, contract manufacturers, and customer sites as needed.
• Evaluate existing gauge capability and capacity and drive continuous improvement and long-term metrology capability development.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in metrology-related problem solving and production support.
• Travel domestically approximately 5% depending on project stage and schedule.

• Strong knowledge of metrology principles, including calibration traceability, measurement uncertainty, and gauge qualification methods.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Experience developing, qualifying, deploying, and supporting measurement systems and gauges.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement skills.
• Basic statistical analysis and technical reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with Minitab and/or Origin.
• Familiarity with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
• Machine vision experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a test laboratory or with inspection system development is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience in metrology engineering, measurement systems, gauge development, qualification, or a closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of calibration traceability, measurement uncertainty, gauge capability, and MSA.
• Experience supporting the transition of measurement technologies from development/R&D environments into production.
• Experience with data analysis, measurement reporting, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work onsite in Harrodsburg, KY and support project requirements during…