R&D Metrology Technician: Prototyping & Precision

gpac; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an R&D Metrology Technician to work with Engineering and Quality during product development. You will inspect components and tooling, develop inspection methods, and support calibration and verification activities in a lab and manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in metrology or related technical fields, experience with automated measurement equipment, and the ability to read GD&T drawings.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in metrology, dimensional inspection or related technical fields.
• Experience with automated measurement equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T; apply basic statistical concepts.
• Clear technical communication and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Associate degree or technical training; equivalent experience considered.
• ASME Y14.5 familiarity, Minitab, CAD, ERP/QMS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and tooling using CMMs, vision systems, optical comparators, micrometers and calipers.
• Develop inspection methods, fixtures and setups; create or maintain CMM and vision programs.
• Support MSA, Gauge R&R studies and calibration or verification.
• Analyze dimensional data, flag out-of-tolerance results and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with verification, validation and transfer of inspection processes into production.
• Maintain traceable inspection records and follow quality procedures.

Skills

Metrology

Dimensional inspection

Quality engineering

Automated measurement equipment

GD&T interpretation

Statistical concepts

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Technical training

Tools

Minitab

CAD

ERP/QMS

ASME Y14.5

Job description

gpac is seeking an R&D Metrology Technician to work with Engineering and Quality during product development. You will inspect components and tooling, develop inspection methods, and support calibration and verification activities in a lab and manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in metrology or related technical fields, experience with automated measurement equipment, and the ability to read GD&T drawings.