Sr. Metrology Engineer

The Senior Metrology Engineer partners with Rivian engineering, quality, and manufacturing customers to meet metrology requirements for R1, EDV, and R2 and communicates results and solutions clearly. The role provides metrology support for engineering and manufacturing, including programming, validating, and troubleshooting coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and other automated geometric measurement equipment. The engineer supports metrology in lab/offline and production settings, including inline systems such as EINES, ISV, Perceptron, and VRSI-Laser Radar, contributes to continuous improvement of measurement accuracy, throughput, and reliability, and mentors Metrology Technicians and engineers.

• Lead correlation, calibration, and certification of inline measurement systems (EINES, ISV, Perceptron, VRSI-Laser Radar) against offline CMM and scan data, working with vendors and plant engineering teams.

• Create and maintain automated, production-ready programs for dimensionally inspecting parts and assemblies using Zeiss Inspect (GOM), PolyWorks.

• Dimensionally inspect parts using a variety of metrology equipment including vision systems, CMMs, laser trackers, portable arms and 3D laser and blue-light scanners.

• Work with cross functional teams to understand needs and solve measurement and process problems.

• Support the development of measurement methods for components and assemblies.

• Accurately read and interpret drawings and CATIA CAD models, including GD&T.

• Contribute to the standardization and optimization of production measurement methods and techniques.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of operational documentation and work instructions.

• Help improve product and process quality by recommending and implementing improvements to the current state.

• Analyze data to define trends, capability, and functional improvements (PIST, Cp/Cpk); support the development of methods to analyze product and process quality.

• Track metrology and inspection projects and report status.

• Mentor Metrology Technicians and engineers; contribute to the skill matrix and training plans.

• Perform other functions as required.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, quality, or a related discipline

• 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• Experience using programmable contact and non-contact metrology equipment (laser radars, laser trackers, CMMs, ATOS scan boxes, portable arms).

• Working toward advanced skills in dimensional analysis packages such as PolyWorks and PiWeb.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T.

• Experience with Zeiss Inspect (GOM) and Caligo software.

• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software.

• Manufacturing or assembly experience in one or more of: automotive stamping, body in white (BIW) assemblies and subassemblies, drivetrain castings and gears, battery modules.

• Results-driven with a quality mindset; strong analytical skills.

• Good electronic communication and software skills (MS Office, Smartsheet, Jira, project management software).

• Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment.

• Advantage: controls experience, such as PLCs, robot programming or integration, HMIs, and in-line cells.

• Ability to interpret company needs and turn data into value-added views

• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and models

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete or imprecise variables where only limited standardization exists