Metrology Technician Lead

Gauge Engineering Services, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauge Engineering Services, LLC seeks an experienced Metrology Team Lead to support dimensional inspection, alignment, and verification on satellite hardware using Laser Trackers, CMMs, Romer Arms, and 3D scanning.

The ideal candidate will lead the metrology team, coordinating priorities and ensuring accurate measurements in a high-accuracy manufacturing environment, with relocation assistance to Midland, TX.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, automotive production, mechanical assembly, or precision inspection.
• Experience supporting dimensional inspection and verification on complex hardware in aerospace/manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment and software (SA, PC-DMIS, CMM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily metrology activities and coordinate priorities.
• Assign work and ensure measurement tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to resolve measurement issues.
• Manage data evaluation, inspection reports, and traceability documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and compliance with ASME Y14.5 and ISO 17025.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Tools

Spatial Analyzer

PC-DMIS

Laser Tracker

Romer Arm

CMM

3D scanning

Jira

Job description

Day Shift | Monday-Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Relocation Opportunity to Midland, Texas

If you have a background in manufacturing, automotive production, mechanical assembly, or precision inspection and are interested in working on highly advanced hardware, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the production and assembly of satellite systems in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Location

Midland, Texas; relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Metrology Team Lead to support dimensional inspection, alignment, and verification activities on complex satellite hardware and assemblies. This position utilizes precision measurement technologies such as Laser Trackers, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Portable CMM systems (Romer Arms), and 3D scanning equipment to ensure components and assemblies meet engineering requirements.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise with Spatial Analyzer (SA) software and working knowledge of PC-DMIS while performing precision measurement activities in a high-accuracy manufacturing environment.

In addition to technical responsibilities, this individual will provide daily leadership to the metrology team by coordinating priorities, assigning work, and ensuring measurement tasks are completed accurately and efficiently in support of production objectives.

Compensation

• $105,000 - $120,000; dependent on education and experience
• Overtime opportunities available

Work Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Paid lunch and break periods included

Leadership Responsibilities

The Metrology Team Lead will oversee daily work execution and scheduling activities through Jira or similar project-tracking systems.

Key responsibilities include

• Evaluating and prioritizing incoming measurement requests based on production demands
• Delegating assignments across the metrology team to maintain workflow efficiency
• Organizing overtime coverage, including weekday and weekend support when required
• Working with off-shift personnel and third-party metrology resources to maintain uninterrupted operations
• Communicating project status, priorities, concerns, and risks to Quality leadership

This position serves as an important link between manufacturing, quality, and metrology teams to drive productivity and maintain inspection accuracy.

Primary Duties

Dimensional Measurement & Alignment

• Conduct precision measurement and alignment activities on large-scale assemblies utilizing:
• Laser Tracker systems
• Romer Arms and other Portable CMM equipment
• Traditional CMM and 3D scanning technologies as needed

Metrology Systems & Software

• Use Spatial Analyzer (SA) software to perform:
• Data acquisition
• Alignment activities
• Deviation and comparison analysis
• Program and operate inspection equipment while maintaining repeatable, high-accuracy results
• Ensure measurement records meet quality traceability requirements

Data Evaluation & Quality Support

• Review measurement results to identify dimensional discrepancies and nonconforming conditions
• Prepare detailed inspection reports for engineering and quality stakeholders
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve measurement-related issues
• Provide technical guidance on metrology methods and inspection strategies
• Support production schedules through timely completion of measurement activities

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with:

• ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• ISO 17025 principles

• Internal quality management procedures
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve inspection accuracy and process efficiency