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Metrology Engineer

Santa Ana, CA (OC-42)💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-09-29

Core

Develop automated inspection routines and analyze dimensional data to validate manufacturing processes for defense hardware.

Role type

Senior IC metrology engineer

Builds

Deployable static and moving surfaces, undersea and sea to air vehicles

Domain

Defense manufacturing / Precision metrology

Required skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CMM programming, laser tracker alignment, statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, AS9100 quality systems, CAD interpretation

Preferred skills

Multiple metrology platforms proficiency, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), portable metrology equipment operation

Technologies

PC-DMIS, Polyworks, Spatial Analyzer, NX, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Develop and execute inspection routines for CMMs, portable arms, and laser trackers; Analyze inspection data for root cause analysis and SPC; Collaborate on Design for Manufacturability/Inspectability (DFM/DFI); Interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to create inspection plans; Generate inspection reports and present findings; Support SOP documentation for metrology processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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