Sr. Metrology Technician/CMM Programmer
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
At Noble Plastics, we believe quality is more than inspection—it is solving problems, building confidence, and helping great products reach the market. As a Senior Metrology Technician / CMM Programmer, you'll work alongside Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to tackle challenging measurement problems, support new product launches, and help shape the future of our metrology capabilities.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys figuring things out, working with advanced measurement technology, and being the technical expert others rely on. You'll have the freedom to improve systems, influence processes, and make a visible impact on a growing manufacturing organization.
I.Job Description
Noble Plastics is seeking a Senior Metrology Technician / CMM Programmer to serve as the technical expert for dimensional measurement systems and inspection methodology. This position is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining dimensional inspection programs and methods that ensure accurate, repeatable, and reliable measurement results.
The Senior Metrology Technician partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Tooling, and Customers to support new product launches, process validation, capability studies, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as the primary technical authority for dimensional measurement and inspection methods within the organization.
ITAR regulations require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
II. Required Skills- Comprehensive knowledge of CMM setup, programming, operation, and troubleshooting
- Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles and applications
- Advanced knowledge of dimensional measurement principles including alignments, datum structures, probing strategies, fixture design, and measurement uncertainty
- Ability to independently develop CMM programs from CAD models and engineering drawings
- Experience using CMM programming software (Polyworks preferred), CAD software, Excel, and statistical analysis tools
- Ability to evaluate and validate measurement methodologies to ensure alignment with engineering intent
- Advanced knowledge of Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, bias, linearity, and stability studies
- Ability to conduct capability studies and interpret Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk results
- Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical findings to Engineering, Production, Customers, and Management
- Strong organization, prioritization, documentation, and project management skills
- Ability to mentor and train quality technicians and inspectors
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and statistical process improvement techniques
- Serve as the primary technical authority for dimensional measurement systems
- Establish and maintain company standards for dimensional inspection and CMM programming
- Develop and validate measurement strategies that accurately represent engineering requirements
- Review and approve dimensional inspection methods and measurement plans
- Investigate and resolve dimensional measurement discrepancies
- Develop, validate, and maintain complex CMM programs using Poly Works
- Create and maintain inspection setup sheets and standard work instructions
- Design and implement fixture and work holding solutions to improve measurement repeatability
- Perform first article inspections, capability studies, validation studies, and special inspection projects
- Maintain organized revision history of all inspection programs and measurement methodologies
- Lead Gage R&R studies and other Measurement System Analysis activities
- Evaluate and improve measurement system repeatability and reproducibility
- Analyze capability data and provide recommendations for process improvement
- Support DOE activities and process validation studies
- Support Engineering during product development and launch activities
- Review engineering drawings and GD&T requirements for measurement feasibility
- Develop inspection plans and measurement strategies for new products
- Assist with PPAP,…
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