Quality Specialist, Metrologist

environment by applying extensive hands-on experience in manufacturing quality and inspection. The Quality Specialist translates real-world manufacturing requirements into effective measurement, inspection, verification, and process control workflows, ensuring laboratory operations align with industry standards, support advanced manufacturing initiatives, and promote high-quality training and operational outcomes. The position will work with the Dean of the CEPS, Department Heads and Directors to identify fundraising priorities and develop a plan to execute those objectives.

This is a full-time, five-year, grant-funded position dependent upon funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the establishment and day-to-day technical operation of the CMS reverse engineering and metrology laboratory.
• Operate, program, and maintain dimensional inspection, metrology, testing, scanning, and advanced imaging systems.
• Develop inspection strategies and measurement workflows appropriate for manufactured components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Develop and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and associated inspection documentation.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and understand the relationship between inspection results, process documentation, and manufacturing approval requirements.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and evaluate manufacturing process performance using process capability measures, including Cp and Cpk.
• Analyze measurement and production data to identify variation, trends, and potential manufacturing process concerns.
• Develop inspection plans, measurement methodologies, and appropriate sampling or verification strategies for manufacturing applications.
• Perform dimensional inspection and verification using conventional and advanced measurement technologies.
• Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for dimensional verification of manufactured components.
• Support coordinate measurement, 3D scanning, CAD comparison, reverse engineering, and non-destructive inspection workflows.
• Support material, hardness, surface, and other physical characterization activities as laboratory capabilities are deployed.
• Assist manufacturers and CMS engineering personnel in determining appropriate inspection and measurement approaches for applied projects.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, equipment-specific safety documentation, inspection procedures, and related laboratory documentation.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, calibration, acceptance, and technical training.
• Complete manufacturer or vendor training necessary to develop proficiency with newly acquired systems.
• Develop training materials and hands-on instructional activities for CMS personnel, students, and external participants.
• Assist with pilot training programs and CMS Certificate of Completion activities associated with metrology, quality, inspection, and reverse engineering.
• Train and supervise student workers performing authorized laboratory activities.
• Maintain appropriate equipment, calibration, inspection, and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes as equipment and capabilities mature.
• Perform other related duties necessary to support the operation and development of the laboratory.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing quality, quality assurance, quality control, metrology, dimensional inspection, or a closely related industrial manufacturing function.
• Practical experience with manufacturing quality processes and an understanding of how inspection and measurement activities support production, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, professional certifications, and relevant industrial experience will be considered. Relevant industrial experience will be prioritized over formal academic credentials when evaluating a candidate’s ability to perform the technical functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advanced dimensional inspection and CMM programming
• Hexagon CMM experience and proficiency with PC-DMIS inspection software are strongly preferred

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Employee Benefits

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organization

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.