Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer

confidential; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer for a 100% remote contract role. You will contribute to advanced inspection and measurement solutions, evaluating FAI deliverables from 3D scan data and performing scan-to-CAD comparisons to ensure dimensional accuracy.

You will apply CMM techniques, assess uncertainty, interpret datum structures, and distinguish true part issues from fixturing artefacts. Strong GD&T and metrology background required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in GD&T and FAI processes within manufacturing or quality environments.
• Proficiency with 3D scanning devices and inspection software (PolyWorks, GOM Inspect, or similar).
• Strong background in CMM measurement techniques and uncertainty analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Experience producing or approving FAI reports with practical metrology knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate first-article inspection (FAI) reports from 3D scan data.
• Conduct detailed scan-to-CAD comparisons and analyze measurement deviations.
• Set up, interpret, and document datum structures, profiles, and position callouts.
• Apply CMM measurement techniques and perform uncertainty analysis.
• Differentiate true part deviations from fixturing or alignment artefacts.
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to support FAI sign-off.
• Contribute metrology input to inform AI system development.

Skills

GD&T

FAI processes

3D scanning

CMM techniques

uncertainty analysis

scan-to-CAD comparisons

drawings & CAD interpretation

data analysis

Tools

PolyWorks

GOM Inspect

3D scanners

Job description

Role Title: Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineers to contribute to a customer's project focused on advanced inspection and measurement solutions. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity involves evaluating and producing first-article inspection deliverables using 3D scanning and advanced metrology software, ensuring accuracy in scan-to-CAD comparisons, datum setups, and profile and position callouts. Your insight will help determine whether deviations arise from true part discrepancies or fixturing and alignment artefacts, supporting critical sign-off decisions on FAI reports.

Scope of Work

• Review and validate first-article inspection (FAI) reports derived from 3D scan data.


• Conduct detailed scan-to-CAD comparisons, analyzing measurement deviations and their sources.


• Set up, interpret, and document datum structures, profiles, and position callouts as per industry standards.


• Utilize CMM measurement techniques and perform uncertainty analysis for dimensional integrity.


• Differentiate between actual part deviations and artefacts caused by fixturing or alignment issues.


• Deliver clear, comprehensive written and verbal feedback to support decision-making on FAI sign-off.


• Contribute nuanced, high-quality metrology input to inform and enhance AI system development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and FAI processes within manufacturing or quality environments.


• Proficiency with 3D scanning devices and inspection software (e.g., PolyWorks, GOM Inspect, or similar).


• Strong background in CMM measurement techniques and uncertainty analysis.


• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.


• Experience producing or approving FAI reports backed by practical metrology knowledge.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to explanatory detail.


• Analytical mindset for discerning true quality issues versus artefacts introduced by measurement setup.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.