Metrology Leader

• Create, test, and refine CMM programs for complex aerospace parts, ensuring precision and optimal measurement efficiency.
• Oversee the operation of CMM systems to perform accurate measurements, ensuring parts comply with engineering specifications and tolerances.
• Proactively address any technical issues with CMM machines, sensors, or software to ensure minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Manage the First Article Inspection (FAI) process for new parts or production runs, ensuring that the first pieces produced meet all design specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, design, and production teams to review drawings, specifications, and material certifications for the first article.
• Provide detailed FAI reports documenting measurement data, deviations, and corrective actions, ensuring full traceability and compliance with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9102).
• Identify and communicate any non-conformance issues during the FAI process and monitor resolving the root causes to ensure that the parts meet required tolerances before full-scale production begins.
• Supervise and mentor a team of metrology technicians and CMM programmers, ensuring that best practices in metrology are followed and that all measurements meet aerospace quality standards.
• Provide ongoing training in CMM programming, metrology techniques, GD&T principles, and industry standards to ensure team proficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to established metrology best practices, including GD&T interpretation, calibration procedures, and precise measurement protocols.
• Ensure that CMM programs and measurement activities consistently deliver precise and accurate results, meeting aerospace tolerances and specifications.
• Maintain thorough records of all measurement activities, FAI results, and any deviations or corrective actions, providing reports to engineering and management teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions when measurement issues are identified during the FAI or production process.
• Identify and implement improvements in CMM programming and measurement workflows, reducing cycle times and improving overall measurement accuracy.
• Work closely with quality, process and design engineering teams to provide feedback on part designs, manufacturability, and measurement processes, ensuring optimized part production.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new metrology tools, CMM technologies, and automation systems (e.g., 3D scanning or robotics) to improve measurement capabilities and efficiency.
• Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and compliance of all CMM equipment and metrology tools to ensure accurate and reliable measurement results.
• Utilize metrology software (e.g., PolyWorks, Calypso, PCDMIS) to develop, optimize, and manage CMM programs, analyze measurement data, and generate reports.
• Ensure accurate data management, documentation, and traceability of all measurement results, meeting both regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
• Ensure that all CMM programming, measurement activities, and FAI processes comply with aerospace industry standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead by example in maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring safe practices during all measurement and inspection activities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial or a related field.
• Good level of English and proficient level of Spanish.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in CMM programming, metrology, and quality control, particularly in the aerospace manufacturing environment. Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) is a must.
• Proficiency with CMM systems (e.g., Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw) and advanced metrology software (e.g., PolyWorks, Calypso, PCDMIS), with a strong understanding of metrology principles and GD&T.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to identify and resolve technical issues during CMM programming and the FAI process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and communicate measurement results, deviations, and corrective actions effectively.

• Familiarity with cutting-edge metrology technologies, such as 3D laser scanning, robotic measurement systems, and optical measurement tools.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) to interpret 3D models and optimize CMM programming.
• Experience using SPC to monitor and improve measurement consistency and quality control.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex quality issues to senior management and external auditors.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to train and develop metrology and CMM programmer staff.
• Analytical thinking with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

GE Aerospace