Quality Metrology Technician
Location: Hayward, CA, United States
Work environment: In-person
Expected pay: 53.00 USD Per Hour
Schedule: Full time (usually 30+ hours/week)
Assignment length: Contract
We are is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an experienced Quality Metrology Technician to join its team.
In this role, you will support the engineering and manufacturing teams by programming and operating precision measurement tools, inspecting and certifying parts and fixtures, and maintaining accurate inspection data. You’ll ensure compliance with design specifications, troubleshoot metrology systems, and uphold the company’s quality management standards.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in metrology programming and inspection, with a strong background in automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. You are detail-oriented and mechanically inclined and thrive in fast-paced settings where precision, collaboration, and problem-solving are critical.
As a Quality Metrology Technician, you'll:
- Program and operate Portable Coordinate Measurement Machines (PCMM) using Polyworks or other metrology software.
- Assist the engineering team in collecting data for design validation using CMM or PCMM.
- Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Support the manufacturing team in validating and certifying production fixtures.
- Maintain detailed inspection records and reports to support statistical process analysis.
- Calibrate, inspect, and maintain CMM systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve CMM or PCMM-related issues as they arise.
- Ensure measurement traceability and compliance with the company's quality management systems.
- Travel as required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 6-8 years of experience in PCMM programming skills in Polyworks, and hands-on experience using with Hexagon or Faro metrology tools
- 5+ years of experience in DCC CMM programming skills in PCDMIS Software, and hands on experience using with Hexagon or Faro metrology tools (Dual Arm CMM is a Plus)
- Experience with ATOS Blue Light System is a plus
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing ( GD&T , ASME Y14.5 )
- Experience creating and approving first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection
- Ability to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action
- Ability to identify and recognize inspection errors and non-conformances.
Benefits
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer Subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Employer covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
- PTOs and Sick Days