CMM Lead Metrology Technician

Ascentec Engineering, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k with company match up to 4%

Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid time off / paid holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Ascentec Engineering, LLC in Tualatin, Oregon, is seeking a CMM Lead to drive accurate and efficient CMM inspection operations. You will coordinate daily workload, mentor operators, and oversee Calypso programming and maintenance.

The role requires Zeiss Calypso expertise, GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production to improve inspection methods and maintain measurement integrity.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Zeiss Calypso for programming, alignment and reporting.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and mechanical drawing interpretation.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience leading or training a technical team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily CMM inspection operations and ensure accuracy and on‑time completion.
• Assign and manage workloads using Schedule Task Manager App.
• Oversee proof-outs and MBO programs to verify dimensional compliance.
• Maintain CMM utilization metrics and multiple machines running Auto-Run.
• Verify daily probe qualifications, stylus setup, and calibration logs.
• Supervise Calypso programming, report generation, and BKMs updates.
• Conduct weekly layered audits of CMM activities and data integrity.
• Interface with Zeiss support as SPOC; track service requests and resolutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to drive process improvements.
• Maintain and update BKMs for CMM operations and routines.
• Support CAPA and RAIL investigations as needed.
• Ensure inspection results comply with AS9100/ISO 9001 and customer standards.
• Provide monthly performance feedback and development plans for technicians.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ASQ CQT certification preferred

Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Pi-Web

QC-Calc

Job description

Ascentec Engineering, LLC in Tualatin, Oregon, is seeking a CMM Lead to drive accurate and efficient CMM inspection operations. You will coordinate daily workload, mentor operators, and oversee Calypso programming and maintenance.

The role requires Zeiss Calypso expertise, GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production to improve inspection methods and maintain measurement integrity.