Metrology Engineer

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a motivated Metrology Engineer to join our growing team in the United States. This entry-level to junior role offers hands-on experience with metrology, manufacturing quality, and laboratory operations, working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

You will learn measurement technologies such as blue-light laser scanners, portable scanning arms, and GD&T fundamentals, contribute to calibration, inspections, and continuous improvement, and support audits and safe,

Qualifications

• Metrology knowledge and hands-on measurement experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T basics.
• Experience with calibration, inspection, and quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support calibration, measurement, and testing of equipment and components using established procedures and industry standards (e.g., ISO 17025).
• Learn to operate and maintain metrology equipment, including blue-light laser scanners, portable scanning arms, hand gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Perform routine inspections and verification activities to ensure measurement accuracy and system reliability.
• Document calibration procedures, inspection results, and equipment records with strong attention to detail.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including instrument upkeep and quality assurance practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting measurement systems and laboratory equipment, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support manufacturing, launch, and research activities.
• Participate in internal audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety and quality protocols to maintain a safe and compliant lab and manufacturing environment.
• Stay engaged in learning new tools, software, and measurement methods as technologies and processes evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to metrology and laboratory support

Skills

Metrology

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Documentation

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

PolyWorks

ZEISS Inspect Pro

ATOS ScanBox

Scanning arms

Job description

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Slate is seeking a motivated Metrology Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for candidates with demonstrated entry-level to junior engineering experience who are eager to build technical skills in metrology, manufacturing quality, and laboratory operations. You will work closely with experienced engineers, quality, and production teams while gaining exposure to real‑world manufacturing and launch environments.

This is a strong opportunity to develop hands‑on experience with advanced measurement technologies while contributing directly to product quality and continuous improvement. We welcome applicants with developing technical skills who are eager to grow.

| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Support calibration, measurement, and testing of equipment and components using established procedures and industry standards (e.g., ISO 17025)


• Learn to operate and maintain metrology equipment, including blue‑light laser scanners, portable scanning arms, hand gauges, and other measurement tools


• Perform routine inspections and verification activities to ensure measurement accuracy and system reliability


• Document calibration procedures, inspection results, and equipment records with strong attention to detail


• Support day‑to‑day laboratory operations, including instrument upkeep and quality assurance practices


• Assist with troubleshooting measurement systems and laboratory equipment, with guidance from senior engineers


• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support manufacturing, launch, and research activities


• Participate in internal audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Follow all safety and quality protocols to maintain a safe and compliant lab and manufacturing environment


• Stay engaged in learning new tools, software, and measurement methods as technologies and processes evolve


• Perform other duties as assigned related to metrology and laboratory support

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• 8+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years with Master's degree, 3 years with PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar).


• Ability to quickly learn metrology software; experience with PolyWorks, ZEISS Inspect Pro, ATOS ScanBox, or scanning arms is a plus but not required


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis and communication


• Willingness to learn GD&T and read technical drawings


• Basic understanding of manufacturing or quality concepts (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.) is a plus


• Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to collaborate across functions


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks in a fast‑paced engineering environment


• Comfortable performing hands‑on work, including lifting or handling equipment up to 50 lbs as needed

| SALARY RANGE:

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job‑related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

79,386.27 - 99,232.84 - 119,079.41 USD Annual

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start‑up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First


• Delight Customers


• One Team


• Relentless Improvement


• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy


• Respectful Collaboration


• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

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