Automated Inspection Programmer / Metrologist

Metrologist II / Automated Inspection Programmer Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Requisition Number: METRO001992 Posted: July 20, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Somerset, NJ 08873, USA Description The Metrologist II develops, maintains and continuously improves measurement systems and equipment to ensure the quality of products and processes. The Metrologist is expected to: Complete NPD quality projects on time Review customer specification changes and revise supporting documentation within designated timeframe Program automated inspection equipment (Optical Gage Smart Scope, Measuremind) Assist in design and development of fixtures and gages used for inspection Perform Gage R&R studies and other measurement systems analysis Perform first article inspections and process capability studies to support manufacturing and development Work independently with New Product Development and Process Engineers to deliver programs and information on the measurement of parts and gages with minimal supervision Perform engineering capability and stability studies Apply GD&T Y14.5 standard and other measurement techniques to review and understand part design intent Assist with providing information regarding measurement techniques used on products to customers and suppliers as needed Lead metrology initiatives at moderate complexity Reporting & Documentation Assist with creating work instructions for the Quality Assurance Department. Maintain all divisional quality inspection records. Create and update inspection drawing criteria for new and revised components. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in programming a wide variety of measurement systems. Technical Skills Program Optical Gage Smart Scope products in Measuremind. Program Optical Gage Smart Scope products in Zone3. Program Keyence IM and VR. Program Mitutoyo in MCOSMOS. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Read and interpret GD&T Y14.5. Statistical software. Other Skills Interpersonal skills. Organizational skills. Problem Solving. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing this Job, the employee is regularly required to demonstrate manual and spatial dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and odors, dusts, mists, fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualifications Skills Required MiniTab Intermediate GD and T Intermediate CMM Programming Intermediate Analytical thinking Novice Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Micro Stamping Corporation