Senior Metrology Specialist – Automotive Quality

BMW Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Retirement Income Account

Life insurance

BMW Associates Assistance Program

Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA

Company vehicle program

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Upstate South Carolina seeks a seasoned Quality Control/Assurance Metrology Engineer to drive precision measurement programs and enable data-driven root-cause analysis across vehicle programs. You will lead automated metrology projects and ensure calibration, tooling and process adherence in a rugged manufacturing environment.

The role requires deep metrology knowledge, CAD/blueprint literacy, strong communication, and a track record of leadership in a plant setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or related technical discipline OR AA/AS with 2 years manufacturing experience in quality or product design OR equivalent of 4 years manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of tactile and/or optical metrology equipment experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years reading blueprints, drawings, and/or measurement plans.
• 3+ years of CAD experience (CATIA preferred).
• 3+ years of metrology software experience (Polyworks, Calypso, Zeiss Inspect preferred).
• 5+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access).
• 5+ years of professional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• 5+ years knowledge of Body, Assembly, Quality, or Battery processes (preferred).
• 5+ years knowledge of 3D alignment (preferred).
• 5+ years of problem-solving skills.
• 3+ years of automated measurement programming skills (preferred).
• 3+ years of mechanical skills in a virtual and hands-on environment.
• 3+ years of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers accurate measurement data to the customer within established time requirements.
• Determines the necessary set-up and measurement method for investigations.
• Analyzes data provided to customers and provides accurate data to support root cause analysis of issues.
• Develops and manages automated programs with defined outcomes.
• Develops solutions to complex metrology problems for single part measurements, total vehicle, cubing evaluations, and/or process and dimensional investigations.
• Develops and provides training for Metrology associates.
• Supports adherence to BMW Group standards for testing equipment and methods.
• Executes measurement plans using relevant software/measurement equipment.
• Manages planning, maintenance, calibration, and operation of all equipment in the assigned area.
• Represents metrology topics for Plant Spartanburg in launch teams.
• Collaborates with process partners on PMP, 8D, and cross-functional teams.
• Benchmarks BMW Group Plants and implements best practices.
• Leads assigned metrology projects for technology.
• Understands and models VPS Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Metrology expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving

Reading blueprints/measurement plans

CAD experience (CATIA)

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Polyworks

Calypso

Zeiss Inspect (GOM)

Job description

BMW Manufacturing Company in Upstate South Carolina seeks a seasoned Quality Control/Assurance Metrology Engineer to drive precision measurement programs and enable data-driven root-cause analysis across vehicle programs. You will lead automated metrology projects and ensure calibration, tooling and process adherence in a rugged manufacturing environment.

The role requires deep metrology knowledge, CAD/blueprint literacy, strong communication, and a track record of leadership in a plant setting.