Quality Metrology Technician

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Austin, TX seeks a Quality Metrology Technician to develop measurement methods and validate production inspections across molding and assembly processes.

You will program and operate CMMs/OGP systems, train staff, and perform GRR studies while maintaining measurement data and reporting non-conformances. A strong eye for detail and several years in manufacturing quality are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical training.
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience programming Measure Mind and running OGP 500 (Probe/vision system) and/or Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience programming Calypso and running Zeiss (CMM machine).
• Ability to provide QC Calc supporting data on all measurements taken.
• Vision and/or Coordinate Measurement Machine certificate (Measure X, Measure Mind, Calypso), or relevant experience.
• ASQ certification as CQT, or CQI, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to define the dimension features of products conform to the design features.
• Program and use CMM, OGP, vision systems, and form tracking systems.
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel.
• Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements.
• Utilize inspection measurement tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, comparators etc.).
• Troubleshooting OGP and CMM programs and system malfunctions.
• Train colleagues / technicians/inspectors on vision system (i.e. - OGP) and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) operation for parts being ran on production floor.
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes.
• Compile and explore measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability.
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to evaluate measurement methods.
• Perform tests and records data on spreadsheets.
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes.
• Provide help for Corrective Action investigation.

Skills

QC data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent technical training

ASQ CQT or CQI certification (preferred)

Tools

MeasureMind

OGP 500

Calypso

ZEISS CMM

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary Summary

The “Quality Metrology Technician” will be based in ……., reporting to …… Primarily responsibility for the development of test methods and procedures needed to determine the dimensional features of products, validation and production inspections of all products produced from manufacturing and assembly processes, proper use and maintenance of measurement tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to define the dimension features of products conform to the design features.
• Program and use CMM, OGP, vision systems, and form tracking systems.
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel.
• Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements.
• Utilize inspection measurement tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, comparators etc.).
• Troubleshooting OGP and CMM programs and system malfunctions.
• Optimize inspection methods to expedite inspections and manage equipment capacity.
• Train colleagues / technicians/inspectors on vision system (i.e. - OGP) and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) operation for parts being ran on production floor.
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes.
• Compile and explore measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability.
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to evaluate measurement methods.
• Perform tests and records data on spreadsheets.
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes.
• Provide help for Corrective Action investigation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical training.
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience programming Measure mind and running OGP 500 (Probe/vision system) and/or Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience programming Calypso and running Zeiss (CMM machine).
• Ability to provide QC Calc supporting data on all measurements taken.
• Vision and/or Coordinate Measurement Machine certificate (Measure X, Measure Mind, Calypso), or relevant experience.
• ASQ certification as CQT, or CQI, preferred.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline: Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-25-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-25-2026

Job Category Quality Is Sponsorship Available? No

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Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives.