Metrology Technician

Kaygen, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaygen, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a hands-on Seibi Technician to support automotive manufacturing and new model activities through dimensional measurement and data analysis.

You will work with PolyWorks, FARO/Hexagon tools, ATOS scanning, and raster/mesh data workflows to support tooling validation, die repair, and production readiness.

Strong GD&T knowledge and the ability to interpret measurement results and communicate with engineering teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in metrology, dimensional analysis, automotive quality, tooling, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on with PolyWorks, FARO Arm/Hexagon Arm, ATOS or Blue Light scanning systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, dimensional analysis, and automotive stamping processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional measurements on stamping dies, panels, and sub-assemblies to identify gaps and deviations from target specifications.
• Conduct vehicle dimensional analysis including PxP, nominal fit, gap & flush, and formability evaluations.
• Utilize PolyWorks, FARO Arm, Hexagon Arm, ATOS, Blue Light Scanning, and other metrology systems to collect and analyze dimensional data.
• Interpret measurement results and provide recommendations to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Scan completed dies and generate mesh data for repair, duplication, and tooling improvement activities.
• Support tooling validation, die troubleshooting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze color maps and 3D comparison reports to identify dimensional accuracy issues.
• Generate technical reports and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Support new model launch activities and production readiness evaluations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot optical, mechanical, and robotic measurement equipment.

Skills

Metrology

Dimensional Analysis

Automotive Quality

Tooling

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PolyWorks

FARO Arm

Hexagon Arm

ATOS

Blue Light Scanning

Optical Measurement Equipment

Job description

Location: Georgetown, KY (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months (Extension Possible)

Travel: Up to 25% (US, Canada & Mexico)

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Seibi Technician to support automotive manufacturing and new model activities through dimensional measurement, die analysis, vehicle fit evaluation, and digital metrology. The ideal candidate will have experience working with PolyWorks, FARO/Hexagon measurement systems, ATOS scanning technologies, dimensional analysis, and automotive stamping processes.

This role will support vehicle quality, tooling validation, die repair activities, and new model launches by providing technical analysis and measurement expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional measurements on stamping dies, panels, and sub-assemblies to identify gaps and deviations from target specifications.
• Conduct vehicle dimensional analysis including PxP, nominal fit, gap & flush, and formability evaluations.
• Utilize PolyWorks, FARO Arm, Hexagon Arm, ATOS, Blue Light Scanning, and other metrology systems to collect and analyze dimensional data.
• Interpret measurement results and provide recommendations to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Scan completed dies and generate mesh data for repair, duplication, and tooling improvement activities.
• Support tooling validation, die troubleshooting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze color maps and 3D comparison reports to identify dimensional accuracy issues.
• Generate technical reports and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Support new model launch activities and production readiness evaluations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot optical, mechanical, and robotic measurement equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Metrology, Dimensional Analysis, Automotive Quality, Tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with:
• PolyWorks
• FARO Arm / Hexagon Arm
• ATOS or Blue Light Scanning Systems
• Optical Measurement Equipment
• Strong understanding of:
• GD&T
• Dimensional Analysis
• Automotive Stamping Processes
• Tooling and Check Fixtures
• Ability to analyze dimensional data and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier experience.
• Experience supporting new model launches.
• Knowledge of Stamping Dies, Tooling, and Check Fixtures.
• Experience with Argus Formability Software.
• Experience performing Gap & Flush Analysis.
• Knowledge of Body-In-White (BIW) dimensional validation.
• Experience maintaining and calibrating metrology equipment.