Remote Dimensional Metrology & FAI Specialist

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer for a 100% remote contract role. You will contribute to advanced inspection and measurement solutions, evaluating FAI deliverables from 3D scan data and performing scan-to-CAD comparisons to ensure dimensional accuracy.

You will apply CMM techniques, assess uncertainty, interpret datum structures, and distinguish true part issues from fixturing artefacts. Strong GD&T and metrology background required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in GD&T and FAI processes within manufacturing or quality environments.
• Proficiency with 3D scanning devices and inspection software (PolyWorks, GOM Inspect, or similar).
• Strong background in CMM measurement techniques and uncertainty analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Experience producing or approving FAI reports with practical metrology knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate first-article inspection (FAI) reports from 3D scan data.
• Conduct detailed scan-to-CAD comparisons and analyze measurement deviations.
• Set up, interpret, and document datum structures, profiles, and position callouts.
• Apply CMM measurement techniques and perform uncertainty analysis.
• Differentiate true part deviations from fixturing or alignment artefacts.
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to support FAI sign-off.
• Contribute metrology input to inform AI system development.

Skills

GD&T

FAI processes

3D scanning

CMM techniques

uncertainty analysis

scan-to-CAD comparisons

drawings & CAD interpretation

data analysis

Tools

PolyWorks

GOM Inspect

3D scanners

Job description

Zekai is seeking a Dimensional Metrology Quality Engineer for a 100% remote contract role. You will contribute to advanced inspection and measurement solutions, evaluating FAI deliverables from 3D scan data and performing scan-to-CAD comparisons to ensure dimensional accuracy.

You will apply CMM techniques, assess uncertainty, interpret datum structures, and distinguish true part issues from fixturing artefacts. Strong GD&T and metrology background required.