We are currently looking for experienced Metrology Specialist. This role supports manufacturing, quality assurance, incoming inspection, and R&D teams by developing measurement methods, maintaining calibration systems, analyzing data, and improving measurement processes to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Key tasks:
- Perform calibration, verification, and adjustment of measurement equipment (mechanical, optical, electrical).
- Maintain calibration schedules to ensure all instruments are compliant and traceable to recognized standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001).
- Support incoming inspection and production teams with measurement-related issues (components, assemblies, jigs).
- Maintain metrology records and calibration certificates within the company’s QMS.
- Manage external calibration service providers and evaluate their accreditation and performance.
- Ensure proper identification, labeling, and status tracking of gauges and tools.
- Develop, validate, and optimize measurement methods for fiber-optic components, precision machined/etched parts, assemblies, PCBAs, metal parts.
- Analyze measurement system capability through methods such as MSA, Gage R&R, stability, and repeatability.
- Support the introduction of new products by establishing appropriate measurement controls.
- Analyze measurement data to detect trends, abnormalities.
- Lead root-cause investigations related to measurement uncertainty, calibration failures, or inspection discrepancies.
- Provide technical reports and recommendations to improve product quality and measurement accuracy.
- Support the procurement, installation, and qualification of new metrology equipment (e.g., optical interferometers, microscopes, 3D measurement systems, automatic VI setups).
- Participate in Lean / 5S / continuous improvement activities within the quality and production areas.
- Train employees in proper use of measurement tools and best practices.
Your profile
- Technical degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, or related field.
- Hands‑on experience in calibration, precision measurement, or quality control within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty, tolerances, and gauge capability analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T (ISO or ASME).
- Good analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with measurement tools such as micrometers, optical instruments, CMMs, comparators, microscopes.
- Experience in fiber‑optic or high‑precision assembly environment – nice to have.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO17025 (nice to have: ISO10012, ISO10360), and quality system requirements.
- Familiarity with SPC, Minitab, or other statistical analysis tools.
- Experience developing measurement procedures or work instructions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Why HUBER+SUHNER Polatis?
Our aim is to be the employer of choice and as such you can be assured of a market leading remuneration package that matches your skills and experience.
By joining HUBER+SUHNER Polatis, you will not only become part of a rapidly growing work environment, but you will also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a host of additional benefits that will help you and your family be healthy and live well:
- quarterly and annual bonus scheme
- co‑financed Sports Packages (Medicover Sport)
For further information please contact:
Agnieszka Nowak
agnieszka.nowak@hubersuhner.com