Metrology Specialist
Commercial Vehicle Group · Michigan City, IN
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at Commercial Vehicle Group (automotive) in Michigan City, IN. Quality & Engineering Support - Partner with Quality Engineers and Production Supervisors to resolve dimensional issues and support root‑cause analysis.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PPAP, GD&T, IATF 16949, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 43 quality engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 42 other live quality postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 7+)
Typical $97k–$145k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 67%
- SPC 47%
- FMEA 47%
- Control plans 44%
- Supplier quality 37%
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
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This plant: Commercial Vehicle Group in Michigan City
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Full description from Commercial Vehicle GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Metrology Specialist is responsible for advanced operation, programming, and maintenance of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and precision metrology equipment. This salaried role supports Quality, Engineering, and Production by ensuring accurate dimensional analysis, maintaining measurement systems, and improving inspection processes for a 150‑employee assembly manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆CMM Operation - Perform daily setup, calibration, and operation of CMM equipment to support production and quality inspections.
- ◆CMM Programming - Develop, modify, and optimize CMM programs using PC‑DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent software.
- ◆Dimensional Inspection - Conduct first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections; interpret GD&T and engineering drawings.
- ◆Metrology System Maintenance - Maintain gauges, fixtures, calibration records, and metrology documentation.
- ◆Quality & Engineering Support - Partner with Quality Engineers and Production Supervisors to resolve dimensional issues and support root‑cause analysis.
- ◆Data Reporting - Generate inspection reports, capability studies, and measurement data for PPAP, audits, and customer requirements.
- ◆Continuous Improvement - Recommend improvements to inspection methods, fixtures, and measurement processes.
- ◆Compliance - Ensure all measurement activities meet internal standards, customer specifications, and ISO/IATF requirements.
Education
- ✓Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Metrology, or related field preferred.
- ✓Equivalent technical experience considered.
Experience
- ✓3+ years of experience in precision measurement, CMM operation, or quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience with GD&T, blueprint reading, and measurement systems analysis preferred.
- ✓Prior experience with PC‑DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or similar CMM software strongly preferred.
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This position is Salary non exempt
Skills
- •Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
- •Proficiency with CMM programming and metrology tools.
- •High attention to detail and accuracy.
- •Ability to analyze data and communicate results clearly.
- •Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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