Metrology & Quality Technician: Precision Inspection & CMM

Karma Automotive; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental & Vision Plans

Health Savings Account

401(K) with Employer Match

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Time, Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Driving Program

Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Karma Automotive is seeking a Metrology and Quality Technician to support measurement activities across Body Shop, Paint Shop and General Assembly, as well as headquarter projects. The role includes in-process inspections, line audits, and calibration management; you will contribute to BIQ/QAS initiatives.

Ideal candidates have CMM experience (LASER, Romer Arm), GD&T proficiency, SAP knowledge, and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel to Irvine when required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or 5+ years in quality engineering in automotive manufacturing/aerospace.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 where applicable.
• Ability to read/d interprets technical drawings and specifications.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and independent work capability.
• Experience with CMM, Laser trackers, Romer Arm; knowledge of FARO Arm a plus.
• Experience with PolyWorks, M3, CATIA/3D CAD; STEP/IGES support.
• Knowledge of GD&T applications and QA standards.
• Familiarity with PC-DMIS and Verisurf is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components at Body Shop, Paint Shop, General Assembly, and Final Process Audit areas.
• Follow Karma Quality Inspection Standards and BIQ/QAS principles.
• Ensure products meet customer/company requirements via inspections of components and supplier parts.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Manufacturing teams; Liaise with internal/external teams.
• Apply measurement best practices for investigations and data analysis.
• Travel to the Irvine corporate office if needed.
• Support Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Report writing

CMM programming

Dimensional management

SAP

MIG welding inspection

SPR riveting inspection

Aluminum finishing inspection

Six Sigma Green Belt

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMM (LASER)

Leica Laser tracker

Romer Absolute Arm

FARO Arm

PolyWorks

M3 Software

CATIA/3D CAD

STEP/IGES

Verisurf

PC-DMIS

Job description

Karma Automotive is seeking a Metrology and Quality Technician to support measurement activities across Body Shop, Paint Shop and General Assembly, as well as headquarter projects. The role includes in-process inspections, line audits, and calibration management; you will contribute to BIQ/QAS initiatives.

Ideal candidates have CMM experience (LASER, Romer Arm), GD&T proficiency, SAP knowledge, and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel to Irvine when required.