Metrology Lab Lead — CMM Programming & QA Precision

Burkert USA Corp; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance-Metrology Technician (II) to lead the Metrology Lab and drive precision verification for CNC manufacturing.

You will program CMMs, support new product validation, and ensure measurement integrity across complex geometries and tight tolerances. Collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, you will implement data-driven quality improvements, manage lab instrumentation, and leverage SAP and Delta Master to analyze production data and

Qualifications

• Experience in CMM programming (PC-DMIS, Calypso) and advanced manual measurement tools.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables), Power BI dashboards, and PowerPoint for reports.
• CNC knowledge and GD&T expertise per ASME Y14.5.
• 5+ years in high-precision manufacturing supporting NPD and CNC operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated QA-metrology technician for all manufacturing work centers.
• Develop and manage the Metrology Lab through capability, asset management, and budgeting.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and provide data-driven feedback to improve part yield.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs for complex components.
• Perform First Article Inspections to ensure production readiness.
• Oversee the Metrology Lab, maintaining a 'gold standard' environment.
• Validate new designs and prototypes through rigorous testing and inspection.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to conduct validation testing and ensure product specs are met.
• Identify potential manufacturing risks during the design phase to streamline mass production.
• Co-partner the calibration program to ensure measurement tools are accurate.
• Drive continuous improvements within the Metrology Lab with new technology and standards.
• Data Systems Management: SAP and Delta Master to extract quality data.
• KPI Reporting: dashboards for FPY, COPQ, COPQ, OEE and other KPIs.
• Visual Analytics: Power BI and Excel dashboards to visualize trends.
• Stakeholder Communication: PowerPoint reports for management.
• Root Cause Analysis: using lab data to identify trends and corrective actions.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Analytical skills

CNC knowledge

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Associate’s degree in Precision Machining or Metrology

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

ASME Y14.5 Certification

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SAP

Delta Master

Job description

Burkert USA Corp is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance-Metrology Technician (II) to lead the Metrology Lab and drive precision verification for CNC manufacturing.

You will program CMMs, support new product validation, and ensure measurement integrity across complex geometries and tight tolerances. Collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, you will implement data-driven quality improvements, manage lab instrumentation, and leverage SAP and Delta Master to analyze production data and