# Senior Metrology Engineer

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $101k – $152k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** GD&T, cmms, laser trackers, structured light scanners, CAD, tolerance analysis, as9100, iso 9001, Nx, polyworks, pc-dmis, spatialanalyzer, first article inspection, metrology, dimensional analysis
**Posted:** 2026-05-15

> Develops dimensional inspection strategies, metrology processes, and measurement studies for complex mechanical assemblies and precision components. Requires 5+ years of metrology or dimensional engineering experience, strong GD&T expertise, and hands-on experience with precision measurement systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and execute dimensional inspection strategies for complex mechanical assemblies and precision components.
- Perform dimensional analysis and measurement studies to validate design intent, manufacturing capability, and assembly fit.
- Define metrology processes, tooling, and inspection methods using CMMs, laser trackers, scanners, and other precision measurement systems.
- Partner with design and manufacturing teams to improve tolerance schemes, GD&T application, and inspection efficiency.
- Support root cause investigations related to dimensional nonconformance, assembly variation, and manufacturing defects.
- Analyze measurement and process capability data to improve repeatability, product quality, and production readiness.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in metrology, dimensional engineering, manufacturing quality, or precision inspection environments.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, datum structures, and dimensional validation methods.
- Experience programming or operating metrology equipment such as CMMs, laser trackers, structured light scanners, or portable measurement systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation for complex assemblies.
- Experience developing inspection plans, measurement strategies, and process capability studies in production environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings across cross-functional teams.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with NX, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, SpatialAnalyzer, or similar metrology and dimensional analysis software.
- Experience supporting first article inspections (FAI), production qualification, or supplier quality initiatives.

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