Metrologist

Professional Search Group; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suna Solutions partners with a medical device company to hire a hands-on Metrologist / CMM Programmer for its NPI Engineering and Product Development team in Calabasas, CA. The role is a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion.

Must independently set up and program CMMs for new parts, interpret engineering drawings, and develop measurement strategies for prototypes and new products. Onsite schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:00–5:00.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CMM programming and setup experience.
• Ability to create new part programs independently.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and reading complex drawings.
• Experience with calibration, MSA, and Gage R&R.
• Proven documentation and work instruction development skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program CMMs for new components and inspection requirements.
• Interpret drawings to establish measurement parameters.
• Develop CMM inspection programs for new parts and NPI/Product Development.
• Perform various inspections including First Article and dimensional checks.
• Collaborate with NPI, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

inspection parameter setup

documentation & SOP writing

cross-functional communication

Tools

Zeiss

Brown & Sharpe

Keyence

FARO

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Verisurf

MCOSMOS

Job description

We're partnering with an innovative medical device company to hire a hands‑on Metrologist / CMM Programmer to support its NPI Engineering and Product Development team. This is a 12‑month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion.

This role requires someone who can independently set up and program CMMs for new parts — not simply operate a CMM or run existing inspection programs.

Location: Calabasas, CA – 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension or conversion

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and program CMMs for new components and inspection requirements
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional tolerances, and specifications to establish appropriate measurement parameters
• Develop CMM inspection programs and measurement strategies for new parts, prototypes, and NPI/Product Development
• Perform dimensional, incoming/receiving, component, First Article, and other precision inspections
• Partner closely with NPI Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to develop inspection and measurement methods for new products
• Support advanced metrology and measurement systems
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance of inspection and measurement equipment
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and measurement documentation
• Train inspectors on established CMM programs, measurement methods, and inspection equipment
• Ensure measurement systems and inspection processes are accurate, repeatable, and compliant with applicable quality standards

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on CMM programming and setup experience
• Ability to independently create CMM programs for new parts, rather than only operating equipment or running existing programs
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Experience establishing measurement parameters and inspection strategies based on part drawings and tolerances
• Experience with precision measurement and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of calibration, measurement systems, MSA, and Gage R&R
• Strong documentation and inspection procedure/work instruction development skills
• Ability to clearly communicate technical CMM programming and GD&T experience
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and inspection teams

CMM Experience

Experience with any CMM platform is welcome. Mitutoyo experience is not required. Relevant experience may include platforms/software such as Zeiss, Brown & Sharpe, Keyence, FARO, PC‑DMIS, Calypso, Verisurf, MCOSMOS, or similar systems.

Preferred

• Medical device, aerospace, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting NPI or Product Development engineering
• Optical/vision inspection system experience
• ASQ, metrology, MSA, or related quality certifications

Please note: This position requires demonstrated hands‑on CMM programming and setup experience. Candidates whose CMM experience is limited to operating machines or running existing programs will not be a fit for this role.

Suna Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.