Senior Metrology Engineer - FAI & CMM Expert

Molex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave and adoption

Job summary

Molex ADS is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist to own First Article Inspections (FAI), dimensional and electrical inspection, and calibration traceability for high-reliability connector and cable assemblies.

This role is part of a quality/metrology team embedded within the connector manufacturing division, focusing on traceability, inspection rigor, and fast root-cause resolution to meet aerospace and defense customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on inspection/metrology in connector, cable assembly, or precision interconnect manufacturing (or equivalent military experience).
• Experience with CMMs and inspection software (PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, PolyWorks) or programmable portable arms.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to inspection planning.
• Experience performing FAIs and preparing AS9102-style FAI packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute connector-specific First Article Inspections and compile AS9102-style and customer-specific FAI packages.
• Define measurement strategies for connector geometries using GD&T; identify critical-to-function features.
• Operate and program metrology equipment (CMMs, portable arms, vision systems) and manage fixtures, gages, and jigs.
• Maintain calibration and traceability records in ISO 9001 / AS9100 and prepare for audits.
• Use MSA/Gage R&R and SPC data to verify measurement system capability and drive corrective actions.
• Coach production operators on inspection methods, gage use, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and best practices.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for connector failures; escalate as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency and product quality.

Skills

CMM programming

Inspection/metrology

GD&T interpretation

FAI/AS9102

Reading engineering drawings

MSA/Gage R&R

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in metrology or related field

Tools

PC-DMIS

Zeiss Calypso

PolyWorks

Portable arms

Vision systems

CMMs

Job description

Molex ADS is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist to own First Article Inspections (FAI), dimensional and electrical inspection, and calibration traceability for high-reliability connector and cable assemblies.

This role is part of a quality/metrology team embedded within the connector manufacturing division, focusing on traceability, inspection rigor, and fast root-cause resolution to meet aerospace and defense customer expectations.