Staff Metrology & Inspection Engineer

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is looking for a Metrology Engineer in South Carolina. The role involves developing and sustaining measurement and inspection methods to ensure product compliance.

The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in inspection engineering and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. You will work closely with various teams and utilize statistical methods to enhance quality operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in metrology, inspection engineering, or manufacturing quality.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, CMM programming, and SPC methodologies.
• Experience with CMM and vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain measurement programs for inspection systems.
• Perform root cause analysis on measurement-related nonconformances.
• Support calibration activities and ensure measurement compliance.

Skills

Metrology

Inspection Engineering

GD&T

CMM Programming

SPC Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

PC-DMIS

Calypso

OGP

MicroVu

Job description

About The Role

Metrology Engineer supports manufacturing and quality operations by developing, executing, and sustaining measurement and inspection methods used to verify product compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and CTQ requirements. This role focuses on inspection program development, measurement system capability, and data analysis, enabling reliable inspection execution across incoming, in-process, and supplier quality activities. The Metrology Engineer works closely with Metrology Technicians, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering teams to translate design requirements into executable inspection approaches. This position applies statistical methods and measurement system analysis to ensure inspection accuracy, repeatability, and process capability, while supporting production ramps and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Develop, validate, and maintain measurement programs for CMM, vision, and optical inspection systems.
• Support Incoming, In-Process, and Supplier Quality inspection activities, including print review and CTQ interpretation.
• Perform root cause analysis on measurement and inspection‑related nonconformances; support CAPA implementation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Engineering to ensure inspection readiness during product ramps.
• Create SOPs, inspection documentation, and work instructions; train technicians as needed.
• Execute SPC, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure inspection reliability and process capability.
• Translate GD&T requirements into executable inspection routines and inspection plans.
• Support calibration activities and ensure measurement compliance with ISO and internal quality standards.
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends, variation drivers, and improvement opportunities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in metrology, inspection engineering, or manufacturing quality.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, CMM programming, and SPC methodologies.
• Experience with CMM and vision systems (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, OGP, MicroVu, or similar).
• Hands‑on experience performing GR&R, MSA, and interpreting Cp/Cpk results.
• Experience working in high‑volume manufacturing or complex supply‑chain environments (EMS/ODM preferred).
• Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP.
• Nice to Have: Experience with liquid‑cooled hardware, enclosures, or high‑speed interconnect components; Six Sigma Green Belt.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either (i) be a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) be a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) be an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional on the foregoing.