Metrology Engineer: Hands-On Measurement & QC

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

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,