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Founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable, we now manufacture thousands of products, generate in excess of $4 Billion in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide.\nAt AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatestasset. We hire and traineach individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.\nWhat We Offer\n Financial Security: 401K company match up to 4% (dollar-for-dollar match).\nGrowth: Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs.\nHealth & Wellness: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options.\nAdvancement: Opportunities for career progression with an industry leader.\nJob Summary\nThe Manufacturing Technology Engineering - Metrology ideal candidate is a hands-on subject matter expert with experience in (Zeiss) CT scanning systems, CMM operation, Optical Measurement Systems, 3D Scanning as well as any traditional types of measurement disciplines that yield accurate dimensional data. They will lead AFL’s metrology workflows, produce FAI documentation, and support engineering teams with precise, data-driven insights throughout the product lifecycle. Operating at the intersection of Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing, this role is responsible for generating highly accurate measurement data, validating complex plastic and metal components, and ensuring AFL’s products meet stringent dimensional and functional requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nDimensional Inspection & Measurement Execution\nOperate and maintain Zeiss CT scanning systems, including scan setup, calibration, voxel optimization, and reconstruction workflows.\nPerform high-accuracy dimensional inspections using CMMs (contact and non-contact), structured-light 3D scanners, and optical measurement systems.\nFirst Article Inspection (FAI) & Documentation\nLead the creation of full FAI packages, including dimensional results, ballooned drawings, capability studies, and supporting documentation.\nEnsure compliance with ISO-9001 quality system requirements and customer-specific documentation standards.\nSupport IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities by providing precise dimensional data and statistical analysis (Cpk, GR&R).\nMetrology Process Ownership\nDevelop and maintain metrology work instructions, calibration schedules, and inspection best practices.\nDrive continuous improvement in measurement accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.\nCross-Functional Engineering Support\nPartner with Design Engineering to validate part geometry, identify dimensional risks, and support DFM discussions with data-driven insights.\nProvide detailed analysis of CT scan results to identify internal defects, voids, knit lines, warpage, and assembly interference conditions.\nSupport Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier Quality with dimensional troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action validation.\nEquipment & Software Expertise\nMaintain metrology equipment health, perform basic repairs, and coordinate external service when required.\nEvaluate new metrology technologies and recommend upgrades to support AFL’s evolving product portfolio.\nPersonal Qualities\nInitiative: Self-starter who independently drives inspection activities and resolves measurement challenges.\nTeamwork: Collaborates effectively with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.\nCommunication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex dimensional data clearly.\nDetail-Oriented: Demonstrates exceptional precision and rigor in measurement setup, data analysis, and documentation.\nFlexible: Able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, urgent inspection needs, and evolving project timelines.\nRequired Qualifications\n Education: Bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline. (5-7 years of technical metrology experience will also be considered).\n Experience: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on dimensional inspection experience (5+ preferred for Senior level).\nCMM Proficiency: Experience with tactile and optical CMM systems, including program creation and troubleshooting.\nFAI Experience: Proven ability to generate complete FAI documentation packages.\nQuality Systems: Experience working within an ISO-9001 environment.\nTravel: Willingness to travel up to 10-15% for supplier audits, training, or equipment support.\nPreferred Skills & Experience (Not Required)\nExperience with fiber optic components or telecom-related dimensional inspection.\nFamiliarity with injection-molded part inspection, including warpage analysis and internal defect characterization.\nExperience with additional metrology platforms (e.g., PolyWorks, Geomagic, Nikon CT, Keyence systems).\nBackground in statistical analysis, SPC, GR&R, or capability studies.\nGenerate complete dimensional reports using Zeiss Inspect, including feature extraction, GD&T evaluation, color-map deviation analysis, and trend studies.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5332,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Broadband","Optical Communications","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-30T13:27:10Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":28,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-05T01:25:18Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1615,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-06T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1851112},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1851112"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fafl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fafl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fafl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/afl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fafl-manufacturing-technology-engineer-metrology"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3524234}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"aflglobal.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3524234},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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