Metrology Technician Lead Security Clearance

Position: Metrology Technician Lead with Security Clearance
Day Shift | Monday-Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Relocation Opportunity to Midland, Texas If you have a background in manufacturing, automotive production, mechanical assembly, or precision inspection and are interested in working on highly advanced hardware, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the production and assembly of satellite systems in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Location:

Midland, Texas; relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Metrology Team Lead to support dimensional inspection, alignment, and verification activities on complex satellite hardware and assemblies. This position utilizes precision measurement technologies such as Laser Trackers, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Portable CMM systems (Romer Arms), and 3D scanning equipment to ensure components and assemblies meet engineering requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise with Spatial Analyzer (SA) software and working knowledge of PC-DMIS while performing precision measurement activities in a high-accuracy manufacturing environment.

In addition to technical responsibilities, this individual will provide daily leadership to the metrology team by coordinating priorities, assigning work, and ensuring measurement tasks are completed accurately and efficiently in support of production objectives. Compensation
• $105,000 - $120,000; dependent on education and experience

• Overtime opportunities available Work Schedule

• Monday through Thursday

• 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

• Four 10-hour shifts per week

• Paid lunch and break periods included Leadership Responsibilities
The Metrology Team Lead will oversee daily work execution and scheduling activities through Jira or similar project-tracking systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and prioritizing incoming measurement requests based on production demands

• Delegating assignments across the metrology team to maintain workflow efficiency

• Organizing overtime coverage, including weekday and weekend support when required

• Working with off-shift personnel and third-party metrology resources to maintain uninterrupted operations

• Communicating project status, priorities, concerns, and risks to Quality leadership
This position serves as an important link between manufacturing, quality, and metrology teams to drive productivity and maintain inspection accuracy. Primary Duties Dimensional Measurement & Alignment

• Conduct precision measurement and alignment activities on large-scale assemblies utilizing: o Laser Tracker systems o Romer Arms and other Portable CMM equipment o Traditional CMM and 3D scanning technologies as needed

• Verify compliance of assemblies against engineering drawings, CAD data, and GD&T requirements

• Perform alignment and dimensional validation on critical hardware assemblies Metrology Systems & Software

• Use Spatial Analyzer (SA) software to perform: o Data acquisition o Alignment activities o Deviation and comparison analysis

• Program and operate inspection equipment while maintaining repeatable, high-accuracy results

• Ensure measurement records meet quality traceability requirements Data Evaluation & Quality Support

• Review measurement results to identify dimensional discrepancies and nonconforming conditions

• Prepare detailed inspection reports for engineering and quality stakeholders

• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action efforts Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve measurement-related issues

• Provide technical guidance on metrology methods and inspection strategies

• Support production schedules through timely completion of measurement activities Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with: o ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards o ISO 17025 principles o Internal quality management procedures

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve inspection accuracy and process efficiency

Required Qualifications Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate degree or technical training preferred Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of direct experience…