Quality Assurance - Lab Engineer

Astemo, Ltd.; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. seeks a Metrology/Quality Technician to read GD&T, develop CMM and vision system programs, and document measurements with precision equipment.

The role requires GD&T expertise, prints reading, and calibration familiarity; you will support new model development and ensure quality standards are met on site in Tarboro, NC.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in a technical discipline or 4+ years related experience.
• GD&T knowledge required.
• Ability to read mechanical prints and measure to specs.
• Familiarity with quality systems and calibration requirements.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Minitab.

Responsibilities

• GD&T interpretation and decision-making per specifications.
• Develop and write measurement programs for CMM and vision systems (MCOSMOS, MiCAT, GEOPAK).
• Generate clear measurement reports based on data.
• Inspect and measure products using precision equipment.
• Maintain gage calibration program and coordinate with external labs.
• Support team with new model development and customer requirements.

Skills

GD&T

Read prints

Quality systems

Calibration systems

MS Office

Windows

Education

2-year technical degree

4-year degree (preferred)

Tools

MCOSMOS

MiCAT

GEOPAK

GageTrak

CMM equipment (Mitutoyo)

SEM/vision metrology equipment

Job description

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 2 Year Degree in technical discipline with 0 years related work experience OR a minimum of 4-years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read mechanical prints and perform measurements according to prints and specifications
• Knowledge of the Quality System (part approval, corrective/preventive actions)
• Knowledge of calibration systems with contractual requirements
• Highly efficient with personal computers and common applications such as Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject, Minitab.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 4 Year Degree+ 0 years related work experience OR 2 Year Degree (or GF)* + 2 years related work experience
• Experience using laboratory equipment (Scanning Electron Microscope-material analysis, Automated Vision Measurement, X-Ray, Microscope, Environmental test equipment-reliability testing)
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (TS-16949)
• Ability to program and operate machines such as Mitutoyo CMM using MCOSMOS and MiCAT or Vision system using GEOPAK software

Key Responsibilities

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing — Read, interpret, and make objective decisions based on GD&T requirements.
• Metrology Programming — Develop and write measurement programs for CMM systems (MCOSMOS, MiCAT) and vision systems (GEOPAK) to accurately evaluate components.
• Reporting & Documentation — Generate clear, concise, and accurate reports based on specifications and collected measurement data.
• Inspection & Measurement — Inspect, test, and measure products, components, and materials using analytical equipment and precision hand gages.
• Gage Calibration Management — Maintain the gage calibration system, including Gagetrak software administration and coordination with external calibration providers.
• Team Support & Collaboration — Assist team members with new model development, customer requirements, and internal quality or engineering projects.