Sr Metrology Engineer

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join us as a Senior Metrology Engineer and drive business growth in quality‑critical Aerospace and Medical Device programmes. Bringing high‑level GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) expertise, you'll work within cross‑functional project teams to establish and implement metrology and quality systems that ensure products meet stringent requirements.

You will proactively identify issues, independently lead problem investigations to root cause, and collaborate to design and implement effective solutions. You'll also lead and contribute to manufacturing engineering and R&D initiatives, partnering with continuous‑improvement teams to define robust process controls and deliver sustainable results

What you'll do:

• Expert operator of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Expert in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure parts meet exacting customer requirements.
• Expert CMM programmer (Hexagon/PC‑DMIS).
• Interpret complex drawings, lead quality initiatives, troubleshoot measurement issues, and mentor junior staff in high‑precision environments.
• Provide Quality Assurance technical expertise to manufacturing; identify issues and analyse cost of poor quality.
• Lead process development during NPI and new process introductions.
• Perform statistical validation of process capability.
• Engage directly with customers on requirements, reviews, and improvement opportunities.
• Support selection and qualification of fixtures, tooling, and metrology equipment; maintain calibration traceability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Programme Management, and suppliers to ensure inspection readiness and capability.
• Lead continuous improvement activities, including data analysis, PFMEA, kaizen events, and lean initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering to characterise manufacturing processes, determine capability, identify sources of variation, implement control plans, and establish feedback mechanisms.
• Lead and support projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Support product line transfers and new process introductions.

What it takes:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing), Metrology, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), 7+ years
• Expert using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) 7+ years
• CMM programming (Hexagon/PC-DMIS), 7+ years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent project leader, start to finish.
• Familiarity in Quality System Standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability in applying statistics to industrial practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Able to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization, able to write technical procedures and work instructions
• Able to work with high requirement customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in CNC machining, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, and/or 3D printing environment(s) is preferred
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with customers and suppliers

What's in it for you:

• We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

$82,000 - $109,300 a year

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.