About The RoleMetrology Engineer supports manufacturing and quality operations by developing, executing, and sustaining measurement and inspection methods used to verify product compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and CTQ requirements. This role focuses on inspection program development, measurement system capability, and data analysis, enabling reliable inspection execution across incoming, in-process, and supplier quality activities.
The Metrology Engineer works closely with Metrology Technicians, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering teams to translate design requirements into executable inspection approaches. This position applies statistical methods and measurement system analysis to ensure inspection accuracy, repeatability, and process capability, while supporting production ramps and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do- Develop, validate, and maintain measurement programs for CMM, vision, and optical inspection systems.
- Support Incoming, In-Process, and Supplier Quality inspection activities, including print review and CTQ interpretation.
- Perform root cause analysis on measurement and inspection-related nonconformances; support CAPA implementation.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Engineering to ensure inspection readiness during product ramps.
- Create SOPs, inspection documentation, and work instructions; train technicians as needed.
- Execute SPC, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure inspection reliability and process capability.
- Translate GD&T requirements into executable inspection routines and inspection plans.
- Support calibration activities and ensure measurement compliance with ISO and internal quality standards.
- Analyze inspection data to identify trends, variation drivers, and improvement opportunities.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in metrology, inspection engineering, or manufacturing quality.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, CMM programming, and SPC methodologies.
- Experience with CMM and vision systems (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, OGP, MicroVu, or similar).
- Hands-on experience performing GR&R, MSA, and interpreting Cp/Cpk results.
- Experience working in high-volume manufacturing or complex supply chain environments (EMS/ODM preferred).
- Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP.
Nice to Have- Experience with liquid-cooled hardware, enclosures, or high-speed interconnect components.
- Six Sigma Green Belt.
About ZT SystemsAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.
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What We OfferAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.
Compensation & Financial Security-Competitive base salary
-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
-401(k) retirement savings plan
-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
-Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
-Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka ), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
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