Metrologist

Job Summary: Quality Lab Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, measuring, and documenting products or materials to ensure they meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This role supports manufacturing and quality assurance teams by performing laboratory tests, operating inspection equipment, maintaining records, and helping investigate quality issues.

Key Responsibilities: Perform inspections and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process parts, and finished products Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and optical systems Record and analyze test data accurately Maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, and test records Identify nonconforming materials and communicate findings to production and quality teams Support root cause investigations and corrective actions Conduct first article inspections and capability studies when required Insure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, measuring tools and gauges Follow company quality systems, safety procedures, and work instructions Support audits and compliance activities

Required Skills & Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred Experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, or laboratory testing preferred Ability to read blueprints, drawings, GD&T, and specifications Familiarity with quality tools and methods: SPC PFMEA Control Plans Root Cause Analysis 8D problem solving Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Basic computer skills (Excel, ERP/MES systems, quality software) Good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Experience: Experience in industrial manufacturing or equivalent environment. Experience using CMM software or vision systems Understanding of metrology and calibration practices

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs occasionally Good vision and manual dexterity for detailed inspections

Example Work Environment: Manufacturing plant Quality laboratory Production floor Climate-controlled inspection room Example Performance Metrics Inspection accuracy Response time to quality issues Scrap/rework reduction Documentation completeness Gauge calibration compliance Pay Group: AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.