Metrologist

PC-DMIS CMM Programmer / Lab Manager – Metrologist

Location: Nashville, TN

Relocation: Not Available – Local Candidates Preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary

We are seeking an experienced PC-DMIS CMM Programmer / Lab Manager – Metrologist to join a growing Nashville manufacturing operation preparing for significant expansion and approximately doubling its operational capacity. This newly created position will take ownership of site metrology and laboratory operations while providing technical leadership and supervision for two hourly teams across multiple shifts.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced metrology professional with strong CMM programming, PC-DMIS, dimensional inspection, gauge calibration, and measurement-system expertise . The successful candidate will oversee CMM programming and maintenance, gauge calibration, new gauge builds, laboratory equipment, and measurement-system reliability while coordinating specialized outside services when necessary.

The position will also coordinate FMVSS and other regulatory testing, support quality-system and audit activities in partnership with the QMS Engineer, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production. The facility houses Corporate Headquarters and offers an opportunity to help develop expanding metrology capabilities, with potential future involvement in international metrology programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Hands-on CMM programming using PC-DMIS is required .
2. Minimum 2 years of leadership experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, Quality Manager, or similar technical leadership position.
3. Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection, GD&T, engineering drawings, and precision measurement.
4. Experience owning or managing gauge calibration systems, measurement traceability, and calibration records.
5. Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and coordinating repairs for CMMs and other precision measurement equipment.
6. Experience developing, modifying, and maintaining CMM programs, inspection procedures, and measurement systems.
7. Ability to supervise, schedule, train, and develop hourly technical employees across multiple shifts.
8. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Automotive glass manufacturing, testing, or laboratory experience.
• Experience coordinating FMVSS or other regulatory testing.
• Experience with GageTrak or comparable calibration-management software.
• Experience with 3D laser scanning, optical measurement, or advanced metrology systems.
• CAD/CAM experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with gauge design, new gauge builds, validation, and reverse engineering of fixtures.
• Knowledge of MSA, Gage R&R, capability studies, SPC, Minitab, and statistical analysis.
• ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality-system experience.
• Internal Auditor certification or training.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience coordinating third-party calibration, equipment repair, and technical service providers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Own site metrology operations, including CMM programming using PC-DMIS, dimensional inspection, measurement systems, and equipment reliability.
• Manage gauge calibration, measurement traceability, calibration records, gauge validation, and new gauge builds.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs and outside service for CMMs, gauges, and laboratory equipment.
• Lead and develop two hourly teams across multiple shifts, including scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and consistent execution of standard procedures.
• Coordinate FMVSS and other regulatory testing, ensuring appropriate personnel, equipment, documentation, and schedules.
• Support laboratory testing, dimensional validation, and quality investigations in partnership with Quality and Engineering.
• Collaborate with the QMS Engineer on audit preparation, documentation, and quality-system compliance.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve measurement issues, improve inspection methods, and support new product and manufacturing requirements.

Performance Outcomes

• Measurement accuracy: Deliver reliable, repeatable dimensional measurement results that meet engineering and customer requirements.
• Calibration compliance: Maintain complete, traceable calibration records with no overdue critical calibrations.
• Equipment reliability: Maintain CMM and laboratory equipment availability while minimizing inspection disruptions.
• Team performance: Establish consistent standards, communication, accountability, and productivity across both shifts.
• Testing execution: Coordinate accurate and timely completion of regulatory and laboratory testing requirements.
• Gauge readiness: Ensure new and existing gauges are validated and available to support production requirements.
• Audit readiness: Maintain organized, documented, and audit-ready metrology and laboratory systems.
• Continuous improvement: Identify measurable opportunities to improve measurement capability, inspection efficiency, equipment reliability, and process variation.
• Operational scalability: Develop metrology processes and technical capabilities that support the facility's continued growth and future international requirements.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Newly created position supporting a significant manufacturing expansion.
• Opportunity to take ownership of an established site's metrology and laboratory operations.
• Hands-on technical role with meaningful leadership responsibility.
• Visibility and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Corporate leadership.
• Opportunity to develop technical employees and establish consistent processes across shifts.
• Potential long-term growth into international metrology responsibilities.

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