Supervisor, Metrology & Inspection

Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Inspection & Metrology Supervisor to lead daily inspection and measurement activities across production and development environments. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, compliance, and data integrity through robust inspection processes and strong technical leadership. The ideal candidate is a working leader with deep metrology expertise, strong people skills, and the ability to drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Supervise daily inspection and metrology operations, including CMMs, portable arms, laser/structured-light scanning, and conventional inspection methods.
• Lead and support a team of inspection and metrology technicians, ensuring adherence to quality standards, inspection plans, and production schedules.
• Act as the technical point of contact for measurement strategy, CMM execution, and inspection troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Ensure CMM programs and inspection methods are executed in a repeatable, efficient manner; partner with engineering to improve cycle time and robustness.
• Coordinate workload, staffing, and equipment utilization to support short- and long-term production and program needs.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Production teams to resolve inspection issues, support RCCAs, and improve manufacturability.
• Drive adherence to quality systems, customer requirements, and internal standards (ISO, AS, drawing requirements, control plans).
• Review inspection results, identify trends, and escalate quality risks; support containment and corrective actions as needed.
• Support the deployment of new metrology technologies, automation efforts, and fixturing solutions to improve repeatability and throughput.
• Coach, train, and mentor technicians on GD&T interpretation, inspection techniques, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Ensure accurate documentation of inspection activities, nonconformances, and measurement records.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership, continuous improvement, safety, and clear communication within the team and across the factory.
• Maintain an organized, efficient inspection environment aligned with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with inspection, metrology, and quality within a fast-paced aerospace/automotive manufacturing or production environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role, with direct responsibility for coaching and performance management.
• Strong working knowledge of metrology operations and programming (PC-DMIS, Calypso, Zeiss inspect, verisurf, or equivalent), including execution in high-mix production.
• Proficient in GD&T with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and translate them into effective inspection strategies.
• Experience with a variety of metrology & inspection tools, including CMMs, portable arms, laser/structured-light scanners, & conventional precision instruments (manual inspection, borescopes, comparators, etc).
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve inspection, measurement, or data integrity issues quickly.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and supporting technicians hands-on as needed.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to interface effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Experience working within regulated quality systems (ISO, AS, or customer-specific requirements).
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with metrology, such as laser scanning or structured light measurement, CMMs, & scan arms.
• Experience interfacing CMM data with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or statistical process control (SPC) software.
• Experience in a Machine Shop
• Experience with design for manufacture and product development life cycle
• Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Work Environment

• This role operates in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on engineering changes, supply chain constraints, and program milestones. The environment demands tight cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and program teams to ensure daily execution aligns with long-term build plans.
• Success in this environment requires hands-on engagement on the shop floor, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling risks before they impact key deliverables.
• The culture emphasizes proactive communication, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job.

• Supervisor / M05: $116,420.00 - $160,080.00

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.