Metrology Inspection Engineer I

External Job Description

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Role Purpose

The Incoming Inspection Metrology Engineer is responsible for dimensional and metrology inspection of incoming parts and materials, ensuring full compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements before release to production.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Inspection & Metrology

• Perform incoming dimensional inspection of mechanical parts, assemblies, and materials using calibrated metrology equipment
• Verify compliance against:
• Engineering drawings
• Technical specifications
• CTQ / SC / CC characteristics
• Execute inspection according to inspection plans, control plans, and sampling rules
• Identify, segregate, and label non‑conforming material
  
  

• Use and maintain metrology equipment, including:
• Calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Bore gauges, dial indicators
• Surface roughness testers
• CMM (if applicable)
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, fit for use, and properly handled
• Support MSA (Measurement System Analysis) activities as required
  
  

• Record inspection results accurately in SAP / MES / quality systems
• Maintain full traceability by serial number, batch, or lot
• Prepare and manage:
• Inspection records
• Measurement reports
• NCRs (Non‑Conformance Reports)
• Support internal and external quality and regulatory audits
  
  

• Immediately escalate non‑conformities to:
• FAL Quality Lead
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Procurement / Supplier Quality (as applicable)
• Support containment actions and re‑inspection after disposition
• Ensure no non‑conforming material is released to production without formal approval
  
  

• Interface closely with:
• Manufacturing Engineering (Industrialization)
• Assembly / FAL teams
• Procurement and Supplier Quality
• Provide technical feedback on recurrent issues or supplier performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming quality
  
  

• Technical Diploma or equivalent in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Technology
• Metrology or related field
  

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in:
• Incoming inspection
• Metrology
• Aerospace, automotive, or high‑precision manufacturing environment
• Experience in propulsion, engines, or rotating equipment is a strong advantage