NPD CMM Engineer: Metrology & GD&T Leader

Ruger Firearms; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

PTO and retirement options

Relocation assistance

Casual work environment

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is seeking a CMM Engineer for New Product Development to support GD&T, CMM programming, and metrology guidance across new programs. This role will lead CMM program development for point-of-use inspection and assist in PPAP activities with process and product validation.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, advance metrology capabilities, and collaborate with Quality to ensure First Article Inspections and data analytics drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Four-year Engineering Degree: Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial preferred or significant job experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience in CMM programming using PC-DMIS / Modus Software
• Strong data management computer skills – Excel and Minitab experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop Product and Manufacturing Engineers with deep understanding of GD&T and application of specifications.
• Maintain expertise in metrology technologies and industry best practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritize time resources aligning to projects in support of NPD objectives.
• Provide Key GDT support and guidance across Engineering and Operations.
• Lead development of CMM programs for installation and inspection across Ruger’s design and launch process.
• Drive CMM standards in support of product development requirements.

Skills

GD&T expertise

CMM programming

Metrology

Data analysis

Mentoring others

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5+ years CMM programming experience

Tools

PC-DMIS

Modus

Hexagon CMM

Keyence DataPage+

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is seeking a CMM Engineer for New Product Development to support GD&T, CMM programming, and metrology guidance across new programs. This role will lead CMM program development for point-of-use inspection and assist in PPAP activities with process and product validation.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, advance metrology capabilities, and collaborate with Quality to ensure First Article Inspections and data analytics drive continuous improvement.