Shield AI
Sr Metrology Engineer (R4960)
$101K–$152K
Dallas, Texas · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 15, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in metrology, dimensional engineering, manufacturing quality, or precision inspection environments.
About the job
Develops dimensional inspection strategies and metrology processes to verify hardware and improve manufacturing quality, repeatability, and production readiness.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute dimensional inspection strategies for complex assemblies and precision components.
- Define metrology processes, tooling, and inspection methods; perform dimensional analyses and measurement studies.
- Partner across teams to improve tolerances and inspections, investigate dimensional defects, and analyze process capability.
What they ask for
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, datum structures, and dimensional validation.
- Experience operating or programming precision metrology equipment such as CMMs, laser trackers, or scanners.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation for complex assemblies.
- Experience developing inspection plans, measurement strategies, and production process capability studies.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or metrology software such as NX, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, or SpatialAnalyzer.
Pay
USD 101,280–151,920 per year (base salary)
Tools
GD&T, CMMs, laser trackers, structured light scanners, NX, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, SpatialAnalyzer
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