Hiring: Senior Metrologist Company: CIRCOR International, Inc. Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 14:30:39 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Microsoft Office, R About the job Experience: •Seven or more years of progressive dimensional inspection or metrology experience in a precision-machining or similarly complex manufacturing environment preferred i.e. Aerospace and/or Defense •ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Calibration Technician, Certified Quality Technician, or comparable credentials are preferred but not required. Required Skills: •Own, administer, and improve the site metrology program, including program procedures, technical standards, inspection-method governance, equipment strategy, records, and performance measures. •Own the gage control program and operate the calibration laboratory, including gage identification, calibration scheduling and recall, status control, storage and preservation, calibration records, standards traceability, supplier calibration coordination, and environmental controls. •Serve as the site subject matter expert for dimensional inspection methods, including conventional hand tools, comparative gaging, height and surface measurement, thread inspection, optical methods, portable coordinate measurement, articulated arms, 3D scanning, and shop-floor measurement systems. •Provide technical ownership and advanced support for FARO arms, Creaform 3D scanners, and future shop-floor capabilities; develop standardized workflows, programs, fixtures, reporting methods, and user qualifications. •Lead the technical implementation and effective use of Renishaw probing and other in-process measurement technologies in partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, and CNC Programming. •Define and validate inspection strategies for complex features and assemblies, selecting the appropriate equipment, datum strategy, setup, fixturing, sampling approach, software, and reporting method. •Conduct or facilitate measurement system analysis, correlation studies, gage repeatability and reproducibility studies, and method capability evaluations where needed to confirm reliable inspection results. •Respond to difficult, disputed, or high-risk inspections; support nonconformance investigations, MRB activity, root-cause analysis, first-piece verification, customer concerns, and inspection-method disagreements with clear, data-based conclusions. Qualifications: •Advanced knowledge of dimensional metrology and broad proficiency across precision inspection methods used for machined components and complex valve assemblies. •Expert ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual quality requirements; strong command of ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles and practical application. •Demonstrated proficiency with conventional inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages, bore gages, thread gages, surface-finish equipment, optical comparators, and custom or functional gaging. •Hands-on capability with portable metrology systems such as FARO arms and Creaform 3D scanners, including setup, alignment, data collection, analysis, and reporting. •Solid functional working knowledge of in-process probing, preferably Renishaw systems, or the demonstrated ability to lead implementation in partnership with CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers. •Strong knowledge of calibration-system administration, gage traceability, calibration intervals, out-of-tolerance evaluation, reference standards, and control of monitoring and measuring resources. •Practical knowledge of measurement system analysis, gage R&R, method correlation, measurement uncertainty, and inspection-method validation. •Demonstrated capacity to troubleshoot complex measurement problems and explain conclusions clearly to inspectors, machinists, engineers, leaders, suppliers, customers, and auditors. •Demonstrated ability to develop technical standards, procedures, work instructions, training materials, and qualification plans and to deliver effective hands-on and classroom training. •Strong cross-functional leadership, organization, documentation, and project-management skills; capable of driving program discipline without relying on direct supervisory authority. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!