Senior Metrology Technician - Medical Device

Job Title: Senior Metrology Technician - Medical Device

Location: Blue Ash, Ohio 
Experience: 8-10 years preferred; 4-12 years of hands-on experience considered

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Metrology Technician to perform advanced dimensional inspection and metrology activities for medical devices and precision-engineered components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in CMM programming, optical measurement systems, 3D scanning, GD&T interpretation, and quality measurement processes within a regulated manufacturing or medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform contact and non-contact dimensional inspections on medical devices and precision components.

• Program, execute, debug, and analyze CMM measurements using PC-DMIS.

• Develop and execute optical inspection programs using OGP SmartScope systems.

• Operate Keyence measurement systems, including VR-5000, VK-X1000, and VHX.

• Generate 3D scan data and perform CAD overlay and dimensional analysis.

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, datum reference frames, and ASME Y14.5 standards.

• Translate engineering test requests into appropriate measurement methods and inspection solutions.

• Prepare, review, and maintain inspection procedures and measurement reports.

• Perform Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and process capability studies.

• Support supplier component validation, product lifecycle investigations, and engineering projects.

• Maintain laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and operational readiness.

• Train and mentor junior metrology technicians and prioritize inspection activities against project deadlines.

• Follow applicable ISO 13485, FDA, cGMP, and laboratory documentation requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and cross-functional teams to resolve measurement issues.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 4-12 years of hands-on metrology and dimensional inspection experience.

• At least 2 years of CMM programming and execution using PC-DMIS.

• At least 2 years of OGP SmartScope vision system programming.

• Strong understanding of complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and ASME Y14.5.

• Experience with Keyence measurement systems and optical inspection equipment.

• Knowledge of structured-light or white-light scanning, such as GOM ATOS or equivalent.

• Experience with Gage R&R, MSA, calibration, and measurement data analysis.

• At least 2 years in a regulated industry; medical device experience preferred.

• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA requirements, and cGMP documentation practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong measurement calculations and trigonometry skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Geomagic, PolyWorks, VG Studio, or similar digital metrology software.

• Associate degree in a STEM field, or equivalent laboratory experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or mechanical engineering.

• Experience training or mentoring technicians.

• Familiarity with Agile methodology and cross-functional engineering workflows.