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    "description": "<p>Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a<span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Metrology Engineer</span>.  </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government<span> </span><span>customers.</span><span> </span><span>This position is located at our San Diego headquarters and reports to our Quality Manager.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Summary:</span></p>\n<p>The position is responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and implementation of measurement and test equipment used to ensure precision and accuracy in manufacturing processes. The Metrology Engineer plays a critical role in the timely and efficient verification of product quality, identifying potential defects, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and specifications.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Essential Functions:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensionally inspect components, equipment, tooling, and assemblies per engineering drawing.<br></li>\n<li>Develop, plan, and execute engineering projects.<br></li>\n<li>Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to create inspection plans and perform inspections.<br></li>\n<li>Run inspections based on scheduled plans and customer requirements, ensuring parts meet dimensional tolerances.<br></li>\n<li>Define metrology specifications required for inspection and gauge fixtures for use in metrology applications and a production setting.<br></li>\n<li>Oversee the calibration of measurement tools and equipment to ensure they meet industry standards, internal specifications, and customer requirements.<br></li>\n<li>Operate CMMs to perform measurements, inspections, and quality checks on manufactured parts.<br></li>\n<li>Maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve any programming or operational issues during CMM inspections and with measurement equipment. Coordinate with external calibration services when needed.<br></li>\n<li>Establish, implement, and maintain a system for documenting calibration activities, measurement accuracy, and equipment status.<br></li>\n<li>Support statistical process control (SPC), continuous improvement efforts, and the management and dissemination of metrology data.<br></li>\n<li>Implement process improvements to increase the accuracy and efficiency of metrology operations and handheld inspection methods.<br></li>\n<li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams (i.e., engineering, quality control, production) to meet business objectives and deadlines.<br></li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance, and testing activities, and generate inspection and calibration certificates and reports.<br></li>\n<li>Develop and deliver training programs for staff on metrology best practices and equipment usage.<br></li>\n<li>Stay updated with new CMM technologies, software, and best practices in quality control.<br></li>\n<li>Solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions, and exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.<br></li>\n<li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high standards of accuracy and precision.<br></li>\n<li>Exhibit and promote an attitude that leads to an engaged and energized workforce.<br></li>\n<li>Always operate in compliance with Rock West Composites’ quality management system. Adherence to all AS9100 including ISO 9001 requirements.<br></li>\n<li>Comply with Rock West Composites’ company policies, procedures, and code of business conduct.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Non-Essential Functions:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Required Education and Experience:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>High School diploma / GED is required.</li>\n<li>Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering field with Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering highly preferred.</li>\n<li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in metrology or related field, with at least 2 years in an engineering or CMM lead role.<br></li>\n<li>Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.<br></li>\n<li>Extensive experience with calibration and maintenance of precision measuring instruments such as Coordinate</li>\n<li>Measurement Machines (CMMs), Portable Coordinate Measurement Machines (PCMMs) such as laser tracker and articulated arm, calipers, micrometers, and other handheld measurement tools.<br></li>\n<li>Experience with composite materials and processing techniques such as autoclave, resin transfer molding (RTM), and compression molding. Composite manufacturing experience preferred.<br></li>\n<li>Certification in Metrology (e.g., A2LA, ASQ, NIST) preferred.<br></li>\n<li>Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word,</li>\n<li>Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).<br></li>\n<li>Experience with AS9100 and Nadcap quality management systems.<br></li>\n<li>Experience with lean manufacturing principles such as visual factory and lean manufacturing methods such as 5S and Kaizen.<br></li>\n<li>Eligible candidates must be a United States Citizen, United States National, or a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Required Attributes:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a team player with a can-do attitude: hungry, humble, and people smart.<br></li>\n<li>Collaborates with external and internal customers, including Operations, Program Management, Product Development,</li>\n<li>Engineering, and Sales staff to meet customer requirements, ensure compliance, and continue smooth flow of quality products.<br></li>\n<li>Works independently, follows instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time and is able to tolerate multiple interruptions throughout the day.<br></li>\n<li>Organized, self-motivated, strong attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.<br></li>\n<li>Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.<br></li>\n<li>Capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change.<br></li>\n<li>Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.<br></li>\n<li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.<br></li>\n<li>Must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills and work effectively across all areas of the business.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Perks and Benefits: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental </span></li>\n<li><span>Annual Bonus </span></li>\n<li><span>401K - 5% match</span><br></li>\n<li><span>Employee Stocks Option Program </span></li>\n<li><span>9/80 work schedule</span></li>\n<li><span>8- paid Holidays </span><br></li>\n<li><span>PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment </span></li>\n<li><span>$2,500 tuition reimbursement </span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compensation:</span></p>\n<p>The compensation range for this position falls within $90,000 and $110,000. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset,  and other factors permitted by law.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical &amp; Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.</p>",
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