Principal Metrology Engineer

JTEKT North America Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company is seeking a Principal Metrology Engineer in Greenville, SC. This role focuses on metrology services to support product development and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading metrology work, supporting production, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering, 10-15 years’ experience, and expertise in metrology and GD&T applications. Strong communication skills and experience with quality management systems are also desired.

Qualifications

• 10‑15 years’ experience in metrology.
• Experience with quality management systems, specifically TS16949 (ISO9001).

Responsibilities

• Lead metrological work covering various products.
• Operate and maintain metrology equipment.
• Support new product/business launches.

Skills

Metrology equipment expertise

Programming of metrology equipment

Problem troubleshooting

GD&T application and interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (STEM)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Purpose

The Principal Metrology Engineer provides measurement services to support product development, benchmarking, production, and manufacturing process development for JTEKT North America. The role is primarily focused on current products and their mating components.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Metrology fundamentals activities:
  • Leads metrological work covering a variety of products and mating components.
    • Performs or guides collection of measurements per established methods when available. Defines gaging methods when not previously established.
    • Properly interprets and applies GD&T to measurements; may be called upon to advise designers on use and application of GD&T to product prints.
    • Suggests improvements to methods as appropriate.
  • Responsible for metrology equipment (with Metrology Consultant): Operation, calibration, and maintenance. Equipment includes TSK and Taylor Hobson. CMM is Sheffield, and there is a variety of other more specific instruments.
  • Works with Metrology Consultant to identify trends and technology improvements; assists in the development of mid- and long-term metrology plan; participates in developing recommendations for purchase of new technology/machines as appropriate; assists with training technical staff to maintain/improve lab capability.
• Support of Production, Product Validation, and New Business Launches:
  • Works alongside with Metrology Lab Manager, Metrology Consultant, and with Application and Product Engineering management to identify gaps in capability to support new product/business launches; directly supports and/or leads project teams (as appropriate) to develop new gages or gaging methods; trains staff in current and new techniques as needed/appropriate.
  • Works with lab managers to secure technician support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though providing specific task direction to technicians is expected.
• May be called upon to participate or lead a Cross‑Functional Project Team if required.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (STEM) or equivalent; advanced degree preferred
• 10‑15 years’ experience
• Demonstrated expertise with metrology equipment, and data acquisition systems. Ability to troubleshoot problems with hardware and software
• Demonstrated expertise in programming of metrology equipment
• Recognized expertise with the application and interpretation of GD&T; gaging development
• Demonstrated skill with mechanical and electrical systemsExperience with quality management systems, specifically TS16949 (ISO9001)

Other Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of bearing design, applications, manufacturing, and/or damage analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team skills
• TSK Calypso programming knowledge is a plus

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Primarily office/Metrology Lab, but may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Working with components up to 50 lbs.
• PPE (when required): safety glasses, steel toe shoes, ear plugs, and requirements to follow all safety guidelines.
• Majority of work required to be on site in Greenville Test Lab.