Shield AI
Sr Metrology Engineer (R4960)
Dallas, Texas · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 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 validate hardware and improve product quality, manufacturing capability, 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 using precision measurement systems.
- Analyze measurement data and support investigations into dimensional nonconformance and manufacturing defects.
What they ask for
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, datum structures, and dimensional validation.
- Experience programming or operating metrology equipment such as CMMs, laser trackers, or scanners.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience developing inspection plans, measurement strategies, and production 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.
Tools
GD&T, CMMs, laser trackers, structured light scanners, portable measurement systems, NX, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS
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