Metrologist Technician

Fictiv; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MISUMI Americas is seeking a Metrology Specialist to ensure precision and reliability of all measurement instruments across production and quality control. You will lead calibration, MSA studies, and documentation to meet ISO 9001/17025 standards, enabling defect-free parts and customer satisfaction.

You will train staff, support process improvements, and coordinate internal and external calibrations, with travel up to 10% in Mexico.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and imperial/metric drawings.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements.
• Hands-on calibration and measurement system analysis (Gage R&R).

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform internal calibrations of measuring instruments; coordinate external calibrations.
• Conduct MSA studies to verify measurement methods and equipment suitability.
• Maintain calibration certificates, equipment histories, and SOPs per standards.
• Advise and train staff on proper use and care of measurement tools.
• Complete daily inspection work and ensure parts ship to spec.

Skills

GD&T

Calibration

Training

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

Tools

CMMs

FARO

Profilometers

Optical comparators

Dial indicators

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.

About MISUMI Americas

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.

Job Description

Ensure the precision, accuracy, and reliability of all measurement instruments and systems used within the company. The metrologist ensures that production and quality control processes comply with international regulations and standards, minimizing variation and preventing product defects.

Impact of this role:

Commitment to high standards of design and drive for perfection. This role will be vital to ensuring customer satisfaction by touching on multiple areas of our quality control process. You’ll be handling the next generation of hardware every day and will be responsible for a significant part of the success of our customers’ projects. This role will take care of the quality inspection.

Areas of Responsibility: Essential Functions

• Calibration and Verification: Schedule and perform internal calibration of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, pressure gauges, thermometers, etc.) and coordinate external calibrations with accredited laboratories.
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA): Conduct repeatability and reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies to ensure that measurement methods and equipment are suitable for the process.
• Document Management: Maintain up-to-date calibration certificates, equipment histories, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, IATF 16949).
• Technical Support and Training: Advise and train production and quality personnel on the proper use and care of measuring instruments.
• Complete the daily inspection works timely according to the scheduled work orders.
• Ensure that parts ship to customers according to our specifications.
• Follow the specified process and criteria to inspect the goods, take pictures, and record down the required info. and upload to or fill out in specified systems.
• Other tasks assigned by the Quality leader.

Desired Traits: Distinguished skills, abilities, features, character, and quality.

• Blueprint Reading: Advanced mastery of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in English.
• Equipment Usage: Expert handling of hand tools (vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) and high-precision equipment (CMMs, articulated arms, profilometers, optical comparators).
• Experience with CMM Programming / FARO.
• In-depth knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories).
• Possesses strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator, strong sense of responsibility.
• Interest in creating and optimizing processes and systems.
• Passionate about continuously improving and learning.

Travel

Ability to travel 10% annually around Mexico for (MP visits)

We’re actively seeking teammates who:

• Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
• Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
• Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
• Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
• Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.