Metrology Specialist

HUBER+SUHNER; Pisary; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Sports package

Life insurance

PPK

Company day

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Poland is seeking an experienced Metrology Specialist who will support manufacturing, QA, incoming inspection and R&D by developing measurement methods, maintaining calibration systems and analyzing data.

You will lead calibration activities, optimize measurement processes, handle external providers, train staff and contribute to Lean initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• Hands-on calibration, precision measurement, or quality control in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty, tolerances, and gauge capability analysis.
• Ability to read GD&T (ISO/ASME) drawings and specifications.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with micrometers, optical instruments, CMMs, comparators, microscopes.
• Experience in fiber-optic or high-precision assembly environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO17025 (ISO10012, ISO10360 a plus), and quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of SPC, Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools.
• Experience developing measurement procedures or work instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, verification, and adjustment of measurement equipment (mechanical, optical, electrical).
• Maintain calibration schedules and traceability to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001.
• Support incoming inspection and production with measurement issues.
• Maintain metrology records and calibration certificates in QMS.
• Manage external calibration service providers and evaluate accreditation.
• Label, identify, and track gauges and tools.
• Develop, validate, and optimize measurement methods for fiber-optic and precision parts.
• Analyze measurement system capability with MSA, Gage R&R, stability, repeatability.
• Lead root-cause investigations related to measurement uncertainty or calibration failures.
• Provide technical reports and recommendations to improve product quality.
• Assist procurement, installation, and qualification of new metrology equipment.
• Participate in Lean / 5S / continuous improvement activities.
• Train employees in proper use of measurement tools and best practices.

Skills

Measurement uncertainty

GD&T interpretation

Analytical problem-solving

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree in Metrology or related field

Tools

Micrometers

Optical instruments

CMMs

Comparators

Microscopes

3D measurement systems

Minitab

SPC

Job description

Your tasks

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
• private healthcare (Medicover)
• co‑financed Sports Packages (Medicover Sport)
• life insurance
• employee capital plans (PPK)
• extra day off ("Company day")

We can't wait to hear from you!

You will hear back from us as soon as possible. For further information please contact:

Agnieszka Nowak

[e-mail]