Metrology Engineer

Quest Global; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Metrology Engineer for an on-site role in Windsor Locks, CT. You will provide technical leadership in the Metrology Laboratory, drive calibration processes, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across complex measurement systems.

You will develop procedures, mentor technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives while collaborating with multiple departments to support production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in metrology, calibration, instrumentation, measurement systems, or laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of calibration principles, measurement science, and ISO/IEC 17025/ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and engineering support for the Metrology Laboratory, including calibration operations and troubleshooting of complex issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain calibration procedures, technical docs, and work instructions.
• Support maintenance, qualification, validation, and continuous improvement of lab equipment and measurement systems, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support laboratory automation initiatives for automated calibration processes and equipment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to improve efficiency, equipment availability, and throughput.
• mentor metrology technicians and document critical knowledge and processes.
• Prepare technical reports, participate in audits, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to support schedules.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Instrumentation

Measurement systems

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we can solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

POSITION: Metrology Engineer

Who We Are

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we can solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for the Metrology Laboratory, including calibration operations, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex metrology, instrumentation, and measurement system issues.
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain calibration procedures, technical documentation, engineering instructions, and work instructions.
• Support the maintenance, qualification, validation, and continuous improvement of laboratory equipment and measurement systems while ensuring calibration processes comply with applicable quality, customer, regulatory, and laboratory requirements.
• Lead and support laboratory automation initiatives, including the evaluation, implementation, testing, and validation of automated calibration processes and equipment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, equipment availability, calibration throughput, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to metrology technicians while documenting critical technical knowledge, engineering practices, and laboratory processes.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, and status updates; participate in engineering reviews, audits, and cross-functional activities; and coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, and other organizations to support laboratory and production schedules.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 5 years experience
• Demonstrated experience in metrology, calibration, instrumentation, measurement systems, or laboratory operations.
• Working knowledge of calibration principles, measurement science, uncertainty analysis, and applicable standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, or equivalent.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical procedures, work instructions, engineering documentation, and technical reports.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and automated measurement systems, with the ability to perform strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives, mentor technicians, collaborate across functional organizations, and manage multiple priorities independently.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in Windsor Locks, CT.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Citizenship Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability