Job Title: CMM Programming & Metrology Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Travel: Travel to Isembard manufacturing locations as required
Position Summary
Isembard is rebuilding the industrial capability of the West through a network of digitally connected, precision manufacturing facilities. We are seeking an experienced CMM Programming & Metrology Engineer to establish and standardize the inspection methodologies, programming standards, and dimensional measurement systems that will enable consistent, repeatable manufacturing across our growing production network.
This role extends far beyond day-to-day CMM programming. The successful candidate will become the enterprise technical authority for coordinate metrology, responsible for developing inspection strategies, defining programming standards, mentoring site personnel, and creating scalable processes that ensure dimensional consistency regardless of where a part is manufactured.
Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, and franchise partners, this individual will help build the metrology foundation, standards and inspection capabilities that enable consistent manufacturing in supporting Isembard's vision across an expanding global production network.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Metrology Leadership
- Develop and maintain enterprise standards for CMM programming, dimensional inspection, and metrology.
- Establish standardized methodologies for inspection planning, program development, validation, approval, and revision control.
- Create repeatable programming standards that can be deployed consistently across all Isembard manufacturing locations.
- Develop best practices for first article inspection, production verification, capability studies, and process validation.
- Drive standardization of metrology processes, work instructions, and inspection documentation throughout the manufacturing network.
CMM Programming & Inspection
- Develop, validate, and optimize CMM programs using Modus and other leading CMM software platforms.
- Define robust inspection strategies utilizing CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
- Create highly automated, repeatable inspection programs that minimize operator intervention while maximizing measurement reliability.
- Validate measurement uncertainty and ensure inspection repeatability and reproducibility.
- Support new product introduction through inspection planning and measurement strategy development.
GD&T Technical Leadership
- Serve as the organization's technical expert for ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings and translate functional requirements into effective inspection strategies.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and quality personnel on GD&T interpretation and application.
- Develop internal training materials and standards to improve organizational GD&T competency.
Network Capability Development
- Build and maintain enterprise inspection libraries, programming templates, and reusable measurement routines.
- Evaluate and standardize metrology equipment, software, and inspection technologies across the network.
- Support deployment of new manufacturing sites by establishing dimensional inspection capability and training local personnel.
- Develop metrology governance including program review, approval, validation, and periodic verification processes.
Metrology Operations
- Analyze dimensional inspection results and provide technical recommendations for manufacturing process improvement.
- Support root cause investigations involving dimensional nonconformances.
- Ensure CMM systems remain calibrated, maintained, and capable of meeting measurement system requirements.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, software updates, and hardware support.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead initiatives to improve inspection efficiency, repeatability, and measurement capability.
- Evaluate emerging metrology technologies including optical scanning, vision systems, laser measurement, structured light, and automated inspection.
- Support implementation of statistical process control and measurement system analysis (MSA).
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within inspection operations.
Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor and develop CMM programmers, inspectors, and quality personnel throughout the organization.
- Deliver training on CMM programming, inspection methodology, and GD&T.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, standardization, and continuous learning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Metrology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of advanced CMM programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing complex automated CMM inspection programs.
- Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
- Ability to travel up to approximately 25% in support of network deployment and standardization initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience programming Renishaw Modus.
- Experience with PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, NX CMM, Calypso, or similar programming platforms.
- Experience with Renishaw REVO systems and fixed scanning probe technologies.
- GDTP (Y14.5) Technologist or Senior Certification preferred.
- Experience using CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Experience developing standardized inspection methodologies across multiple manufacturing locations.
- Experience establishing enterprise metrology or quality systems.
- Strong understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, uncertainty analysis, and statistical methods.
- Experience implementing AS9100 quality management systems.
- Knowledge of machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, and additive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with SPC, capability analysis, and advanced quality tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Expert understanding of dimensional metrology principles.
- Advanced knowledge of GD&T interpretation and application.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple sites.
- Proven ability to develop standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to balance strategic development with hands-on technical execution.
- Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
U.S. Export-Control Eligibility
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
