Metrology Technician

Summary

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Metrology Technician to support product quality by ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and traceability of measurement systems across our manufacturing operations.

This role is responsible for dimensional inspections, calibration management, measurement system analysis (MSA), and supporting APQP, PPAP, engineering validations, and production. The Metrology Technician partners closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections using conventional precision measuring equipment and FARO measurement systems
• Operate and program FARO measuring arm equipment for dimensional validation and geometric analysis
• Maintain the plant calibration program, including scheduling, tracking, and documentation
• Coordinate internal and external equipment calibrations with accredited laboratories
• Verify calibration status and maintain traceability of all measurement equipment
• Perform intermediate verification of measuring equipment in accordance with internal procedures
• Generate dimensional reports and maintain inspection documentation
• Support APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), engineering changes, and process validations
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, customer specifications, and inspection requirements
• Execute MSA studies, including Gage R&R, as required
• Support production, engineering, and quality teams with special inspections and dimensional investigations
• Participate in root cause investigations involving dimensional or measurement issues
• Maintain laboratory organization and environmental controls where applicable
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and internal quality procedures

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Electromechanics, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in metrology, calibration, or dimensional inspection within a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating FARO measuring arm or similar portable CMM systems
• Experience managing calibration programs and measurement equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, FAI, and manufacturing validation activities
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements; IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 experience preferred
• Familiarity with MSA, SPC, GD&T, Core Tools, and statistical analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Minitab preferred
• Intermediate English (technical reading and documentation) preferred

Preferred

• Experience in automotive or plastics manufacturing
• Experience with CMM programming or additional advanced metrology equipment
• Knowledge of SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE, and statistical analysis tools
• Analytical thinking
• Organization and planning
• Problem solving
• Quality focus
• Teamwork
• Communication

Why Join Us

• Support critical quality systems in a growing manufacturing organization
• Work with advanced metrology and inspection technologies
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.