Metrologist/Blue Light Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Metrologist/Blue Light Technician

Cutting Edge Metrology
Wickliffe, Ohio
Full-Time | On-Site

Cutting Edge Metrology is seeking an experienced Structured Light Metrology Technician to join our growing dimensional inspection team.

This position is intended for someone who already has hands-on experience with structured light or optical 3D scanning and wants to advance further into dimensional inspection and metrology.

The successful candidate will initially work primarily as a structured light scanner operator while performing basic inspection activities. Over approximately 3–6 months , the position is expected to transition into a more advanced role focused primarily on dimensional inspection, data analysis, GD&T interpretation, and customer reporting.

Initial compensation will be based heavily on experience and demonstrated technical capability. 
Compensation will increase as the role transitions from Technician to Inspector.

What You Will Do 

During the initial training and development period, responsibilities will include:

• Set up and operate structured light 3D scanning equipment.

• Prepare and fixture components for dimensional inspection.

• Capture high-quality scan data of precision manufactured components.

• Process scan data and generate 3D measurement results.

• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

• Perform basic dimensional inspection under established procedures.

• Maintain accurate inspection and job documentation.

• Follow documented quality and inspection procedures.

As proficiency develops, responsibilities will expand to include:

• Perform dimensional inspections independently.

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.

• Develop inspection strategies from drawings and CAD models.

• Create alignments, inspection characteristics, sections, surface comparisons, and dimensional analyses within 3D inspection software.

• Evaluate measurement results for conformance to customer requirements.

• Prepare professional inspection reports.

• Perform First Article and production inspection work.

• Troubleshoot measurement, alignment, scanning, and inspection issues.

Required Qualifications

The following are required for consideration:

• Previous hands-on experience operating a structured light / optical 3D scanner .

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints .

• Experience working with 3D CAD, inspection, scanning, or metrology software .

• Comfortable working with precision dimensional data and manufactured components.

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized technical software.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently once trained.

Candidates with experience operating Structures Light Scanning equipment are preferred. However, candidates who have not operated structured light equipment but have experience with structured light inspection will be considered. 

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is highly desirable:

• ZEISS ATOS / GOM structured light scanning systems.

• ZEISS INSPECT, GOM Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic, or similar metrology software.

• GD&T.

• Aerospace or gas turbine component inspection.

• Airfoil inspection.

• First Article Inspection.

• CMM or other dimensional metrology equipment.

• CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or similar.

• Manufacturing quality or inspection environments.

Cutting Edge Metrology is a growing small business specializing in advanced optical dimensional inspection for precision manufacturing, with a strong focus on aerospace and gas turbine components.

As our customer base and workload continue to expand, we are adding personnel to support our rapid growth and strengthen our inspection capabilities.

Because we are a small, specialized team, this position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, develop advanced technical skills, and grow alongside the company. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in dimensional metrology.

Our facility utilizes advanced ZEISS structured light scanning systems and professional 3D inspection software to inspect complex precision components where measurement quality, technical judgment, and attention to detail are critical.