Manager 1, Metrology & Mechanical Inspection

A Hiring Company; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Manager for Metrology & Mechanical Inspection to oversee measurement, calibration, and quality inspection activities. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of progressive experience in Quality and Metrology, with supervisory skills. This role offers an annual salary of $85,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in Quality, Metrology, CMM Programming, and Troubleshooting.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience applying GD&T practices.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in quality management/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive measurement, calibration, and quality inspection activities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System standards.
• Provide oversight for measurement and calibration in manufacturing.

Skills

Expertise in technical measurement and metrology principles

Advanced CMM Programming

Effective communication of technical findings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Metrology tools and gauges

PC-DMIS

Job description

Manager 1, Metrology & Mechanical Inspection

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The Manager, Metrology & Mechanical Inspection leverages advanced understanding of metrology principles to drive measurement, calibration, and quality inspection activities within the production and inspection environment(s).

This role provides effective day‑to‑day management of the metrology and inspection team(s), ensuring overall adherence to established policy, processes, regulatory procedure, and QMS standards.

The incumbent will demonstrate expertise in technical measurement and metrology principles and will utilize knowledge to uphold and train to proper inspection practices and methods.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Maintains integrity and control of Quality Management System; ensures defined quality standards are met.
• Provides effective departmental administration and management of employees, equipment and resources.
• Administers department within Quality Systems ISO 9001:2015.
• Conducts product and process analyses, identifying problems, root causes, and Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Provides oversight and coordination of measurement and calibration in manufacturing and inspection environments.
• Effectively manages department throughput, productivity, and staffing levels; ensures on‑time delivery.
• Provides technical guidance for the calibration and maintenance of all measurement instruments; ensures proper use and care for precision measuring equipment.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to implement, evaluate and sustain continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Develops, improves, and maintains standards for metrology and inspection strategies; ensures implementation of best practices.
• Successfully trains team to utilize proper inspection practices, methods, and skills, ensuring the use of defined procedures, that product specifications are met, and schedules are adhered to.
• Continuously monitors employee performance and related ERP data output.
• Provides timely and effective management, coaching, and professional development support to direct reports.
• Regularly imparts knowledge of safety standards and guidelines; ensures direct reports consistently apply safety practices.
• Creates team schedules, delegates tasks appropriately, and ensures proper workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in Quality, Metrology, CMM Programming, and Troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of advanced metrology tools and gauges.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience applying GD&T practices.
• Working knowledge of Quality Systems ISO 9001:2015 and compliance.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in quality management/manufacturing environment.
• Advanced CMM Programming skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing QMS program support; audit, policy enforcement/development, process improvement.
• GDTP and/or CQE Certification.
• PC‑DMIS experience.

Working Conditions

• Working Environment: Able to work in a manufacturing environment, exposure to noise, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, chemicals, and automated and manual machinery. Wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel or composite toe safety shoes, and designated PPE gloves as required.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift and carry products weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work in a variety of positions i.e., standing, sitting, bending, and moving between workstations.
• Travel Requirements: Domestic travel may be required, as needed. Less than 5% of the time.

Compensation Details

85000-105000 Yearly Salary