Lead Metrology & Inspection Engineer: CMM & Vision Systems

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education programs and training

Job summary

ZT Systems in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Staff Metrology & Inspection Engineer to develop and maintain measurement programs for CMM, vision, and optical inspection systems, supporting incoming, in-process, and supplier quality inspections.

The role emphasizes GD&T interpretation, GR&R/MSA, Cp/Cpk analysis, and data-driven improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in metrology, inspection engineering, or manufacturing quality.
• Strong GD&T, CMM programming, and SPC knowledge.
• Experience with CMM and vision systems (PC-DMIS, Calypso, OGP, MicroVu, or similar).
• Hands-on GR&R, MSA, and Cp/Cpk interpretation.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex supply chain (EMS/ODM preferred).
• Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain measurement programs for CMM, vision, and optical inspection systems.
• Support Incoming, In-Process, and Supplier Quality inspection activities, including print review and CTQ interpretation.
• Perform root cause analysis on measurement and inspection-related nonconformances; support CAPA implementation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Engineering to ensure inspection readiness during product ramps.
• Create SOPs, inspection documentation, and work instructions; train technicians as needed.
• Execute SPC, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure inspection reliability and process capability.
• Translate GD&T requirements into executable inspection routines and inspection plans.
• Support calibration activities and ensure measurement compliance with ISO and internal quality standards.
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends, variation drivers, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

GD&T

CMM programming

SPC methodologies

GR&R & MSA

Measurement data analysis

Vision systems experience

CMM software (PC-DMIS/Calypso/OGP)

High-volume manufacturing

Statistical tools (Minitab/JMP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

OGP

MicroVu

Job description

ZT Systems in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Staff Metrology & Inspection Engineer to develop and maintain measurement programs for CMM, vision, and optical inspection systems, supporting incoming, in-process, and supplier quality inspections.

The role emphasizes GD&T interpretation, GR&R/MSA, Cp/Cpk analysis, and data-driven improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience are expected.