Senior metrology engineer

job summary:
Join Our Client as a Senior Metrology Engineer to drive innovation in high-precision manufacturing! Bring your BS/MS degree, metrology expertise, and data skills to lead R&D-to-production tech transfers for cutting-edge glass systems. Advance your career with a global leader in quality excellence.

location: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
job type: Contract
salary: $27.27 - 38.15 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Lead metrology projects from concept to production release, driving technology transfer, gauge development, and system qualification from R&D to manufacturing.
• Survey, develop, and qualify new measurement systems and test methods to evaluate critical product characteristics like optical performance and mechanical attributes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, QA, and software teams to integrate operator interfaces, data collection tools, and automated reporting systems.
• Drive metrology governance, gauge alignment, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) standardization across internal plants and contract manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis, 2nd-level troubleshooting, and training for deployed plant metrology systems.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher (Master's preferred) in Metrology, Optics, Precision Instruments, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Strong technical background in metrology fundamentals, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), calibration traceability, and statistical reporting.

Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Origin, MATLAB, or Python, with experience in machine vision or glass inspection systems being a plus.

skills:
Machine Vision,data analysis,databases,Matlab,MS office tools,Minitab,Python,system development,data collection systems,Good communication skills,leadership,problem solving,reliability,Automation,continuous improvement,calibration,capability development,corrective actions,data reporting,design and development,governance,Basic statistics,manufacturing,Metrology,measurement systems,Mechanical Engineering,Optics,Physics,gauges,production lines,production readiness,QA,R&D,performing root cause analysis,technical leadership,technical support,tech transfer,test methods,traceability,usability

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.