Lead Metrology & CMM Technician

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Precision Isn't a Goal. It's Your Standard.

When measurements don't make sense, processes start to drift, or quality issues need answers, you're the person others turn to. You enjoy digging into the details, solving problems, and using data to improve performance.

As the plant's metrology and measurement systems expert, you'll be the go-to resource for CMM programming, dimensional measurement, calibration, and inspection processes. You'll help improve measurement methods, support new product launches, mentor team members, and ensure our quality systems deliver accurate, reliable, and repeatable results.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy helping others solve tough manufacturing challenges, and want to make a visible impact every day, you'll feel right at home in this role.

Our Mesa, Arizona facility is a highly automated manufacturing operation that produces lifesaving airbag inflators for some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. Using advanced automation, precision manufacturing, and rigorous quality standards, we deliver safety-critical products that people rely on every day.

• Serve as the site technical expert for CMM programming, dimensional metrology, and measurement systems.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM and vision system programs.
• Create and improve measurement plans, inspection methods, and standard work.
• Analyze measurement data, troubleshoot issues, and support root cause investigations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve quality and reduce variation.
• Train and mentor technicians on measurement equipment, CMM operation, and best practices.
• Support new product launches by validating measurement systems and inspection methods.
• Perform calibration, receiving inspection, MSA activities, and quality system support.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to solve manufacturing challenges.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of manufacturing quality, metrology, or measurement systems experience.
• Advanced CMM programming experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Associate degree in a technical field.
• Experience with Vision Systems and Indy Soft software.
• ASQ CQT or related certification.
• Experience training or mentoring others.
• Automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.

• Become the plant's metrology and CMM programming expert.
• Work in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Support new product launches and advanced manufacturing technology.
• Drive meaningful improvements that impact quality, productivity, and safety.
• Help manufacture products that save lives.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• Successful completion of 10-panel substance abuse screening, ATF lifetime background check, and employment eligibility verification.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential.

We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

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