Specialist, Measuring
Blythewood · USD 100,000-125,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Blythewood
- Salary
- USD 100,000-125,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Specialist, Measuring will own dimensional-control and metrology activities to support Pilot Hall production, vehicle quality, and launch objectives.
- This role involves developing measurement strategies for Body-in-White components and analyzing complex dimensional concerns to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Responsibilities
- Own dimensional-control and metrology activities that support Pilot Hall production, vehicle quality, and launch objectives.
- Develop and implement measurement strategies, inspection methods, and reporting standards for Body-in-White components, welded subassemblies, fixtures, and special-build vehicles.
- Independently analyze complex dimensional, fit, function, and appearance concerns; identify root causes; and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead short- and long-term containment actions for deviations from vehicle design requirements and manufacturing specifications.
- Use metrology equipment and software to collect, interpret, and report measurement data.
- Apply statistical process control, control charts, and trend analysis to monitor dimensional performance.
- Recommend and validate adjustments to shims, fixtures, jigs, joining equipment, and measurement programs.
- Simulate and evaluate the interaction of exterior Body-in-White components to verify fit, function, and appearance.
- Provide metrology and dimensional-control expertise to the development and execution of PFMEAs, control plans, and related manufacturing-quality documentation.
- Lead cross-functional analysis of product launches and special-build events to identify risks and coordinate countermeasures.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, metrology, dimensional control, Body-in-White, or a related production environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, metrology, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Demonstrated knowledge of dimensional-control principles, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), measurement-system analysis, and automotive quality requirements.
- Experience operating and programming relevant metrology systems and interpreting measurement reports.
- Working knowledge of statistical process control, control plans, PFMEAs, DFMEAs, and structured problem-solving methods such as 8D.
- Ability to develop technical work instructions and provide effective guidance and training to team members.
- Valid driver's license.
- Passport.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Experience with laser trackers
- Experience with optical scanning systems
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO
- 14 company or floating holidays
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Annual performance bonus program
Workplace
- Based in Blythewood, South Carolina.
- Requires 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Domestic and international travel required.
Skills
- GD&T
- Metrology
- Body-in-White
- Statistical Process Control
- Coordinate Measuring Machines
- Laser Trackers
- Optical Scanning Systems
