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Location: Guntersville, AL | Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level

About the Role

Looking to serve as the ultimate technical authority for quality validation in a high-precision smart factory environment? We are seeking a Measurement Systems Engineer to join our team in Guntersville, AL as the plant’s high-level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for measurement systems, calibration, and dimensional validation.

This is not a day-to-day production inspection role. Instead, you will focus exclusively on big-picture quality gatekeeping—leading First Article Inspections (FAIs) for New Product Introductions (NPI), qualifying capacity tooling across precision stamping, injection molding, and wire harness assembly, driving root-cause investigations for complex dimensional escapes, and managing our plant-wide calibration and MSA programs. Crucially, you will own the development and execution of training programs to certify plant personnel on proper product inspection methodologies.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will execute and sign off on FAIs and PPAP dimensional layouts for new product launches, engineering changes (ECOs), and material substitutions, while leading qualifications for duplicate stamping dies, multi-cavity injection molds, and automated assembly fixtures. You will perform 8D root-cause investigations for complex dimensional escapes (such as terminal backouts or high mating forces) and interpret complex automotive engineering prints applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5M.

Your technical duties will include programming and operating CMMs and Micro-Vu multi-sensor vision systems to establish standardized automated measurement routines handed down to production. You will manage the plant’s IATF 16949-compliant calibration program, perform Gage R&R studies via Minitab, and author standardized operating procedures (SOPs/OPLs). Additionally, you will build and own the quality inspection skills matrix—training and certifying Quality Inspectors, Production Operators, Mold/Die Setters, and Lab Techs to ensure shop-floor self-sufficiency.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical experience), backed by 5 to 7+ years of quality engineering or metrology experience in automotive electronics, connector, or wire harness manufacturing. You must demonstrate expert-level GD&T mastery, advanced CMM (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso) and Vision System (e.g., InSpec for Micro-Vu) programming capabilities, and a deep working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (MSA, PPAP, APQP). Strong instructional skills to break down complex metrology concepts for shop floor operators are required.

ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), or Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI) are highly preferred.

What We Offer

We support our technical SMEs with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options. You will receive generous paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. To help secure your long-term financial future, we offer a robust 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate company match, alongside continuous opportunities for career growth within an expanding manufacturing facility.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role requires seamlessly moving between a climate-controlled metrology lab and high-volume factory floors (stamping, molding, assembly). Candidates must possess high visual acuity and fine motor skills for manipulating miniature components and micro-crimp cross-sections. You should be comfortable standing or walking for extended periods, able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, and willing to strictly adhere to plant safety protocols (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection).