Senior Metrology & Dimensional Engineering Lead

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks a senior Metrology Engineering Lead to drive the enterprise metrology program and ensure digital continuity from CAD models to inspection results. You will steer the strategy for metrology hardware/software, develop robust verification, and lead cross-functional projects across design and manufacturing.

The role requires 10+ years in metrology/dimensional management in aerospace, expert GD&T knowledge, and experience with enterprise metrology

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics or related field.
• 10+ years in Metrology Engineering or Dimensional Management in aerospace/defense/high-precision manufacturing.
• Expert-level proficiency in metrology software and ability to script/ automate measurement routines.
• Deep mastery of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and 3D tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Product Quality as primary Engineering Lead for Metrology/Dimensional Engineering.
• Develop and govern the metrology hardware/software integration roadmap with digital continuity from CAD to inspection.
• Lead aircraft inspection plans using MBD and GD&T to maintain design intent in conformity phase.
• Architect verification framework for Midnight program; perform risk assessments and engineering analysis.
• Design, validate, and standardize measurement algorithms for wing dihedral/twist/sweep with laser trackers.
• Provide oversight for procedures, measurement uncertainty budgets, and gauge R&R studies.
• Serve as liaison to Design Engineering to influence Design for Inspection decisions.
• Lead Dimensional Control investigations with root cause analysis to resolve assembly issues.

Skills

Metrology Engineering

Dimensional Management

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Cross-functional leadership

Scripting/Automation

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics

Tools

PolyWorks

Calypso

Spatial Analyzer

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks a senior Metrology Engineering Lead to drive the enterprise metrology program and ensure digital continuity from CAD models to inspection results. You will steer the strategy for metrology hardware/software, develop robust verification, and lead cross-functional projects across design and manufacturing.

The role requires 10+ years in metrology/dimensional management in aerospace, expert GD&T knowledge, and experience with enterprise metrology