Metrologist

Magna International — Duncan, South Carolina, US

Posted 2026-11-04

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

To assure the highest quality organization and product possible, meeting, or exceeding customer expectations and assuring IATF16949, ISO9001 & ISO14001 compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operates a CMM (Coordinate-Measuring Machine) – Romer / Faro Arm / Blue Light Scanner / etc.
  • Participate and lead in APQP functions
  • Use fixtures, gages, and related instruments to insure color and dimensional accuracy of products
  • Manages plant device monitoring and plan calibration of devices based on defined frequency.
  • Lead corrective actions measures pertaining metrology activities.
  • Support resolution of quality issues through Metrology tasks.
  • Provide effective support to manufacturing to ensure resolution of issues and conformance to Quality and Delivery Measurables.
  • Perform Gage R & R / Manage MSA’s for each measurement device.
  • Annual part validation (dimensional, flammability, peel adhesion)
  • Annual fixture validation (dimensional)
  • Reports potentially unsafe conditions
  • Plans for additional resources
  • Observes safety and security procedures
  • Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
  • Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
  • Meets productivity standards
  • Works within approved budget
  • Develops and implements cost saving measures
  • Contributes to profits and revenue
  • Responds promptly to customer needs
  • Responds to requests for service and assistance
  • Meets commitments; Monitors transition and evaluates results
  • Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exceptional blueprint reading and GD&T skills
  • Able to use Catia, Polyworks, GAGEtrak and Minitab software
  • Ability to lead, direct, and work with multiple disciplines to ensure launch readiness and activities are conducted in a timely manner
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Gather and analyze information skillfully
  • Develop alternative solutions
  • Ability to calibrate small gages / Manage Calibration process.
  • Work well in group problem solving situations
  • Communicate changes and progress effectively
  • Complete projects on time and budget
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  • Conserves organizational resources; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands
  • Ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
  • Strives to increase productivity and time efficiently
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and use precise measuring equipment
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • OEM Experience preferred
  • 5 yrs Experience CMM Programming/Inspection
  • Lab Activity Experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Requires continuous standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to use keyboard, mouse, barcode readers, scanners
  • Ability to move around and between close parameters
  • Ability to travel when necessary and to work overtime as required
  • Ability to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Must have working knowledge of English

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

  • Romer Arm Scanner
  • Blue Light Scanner
  • Faro Arm Scanner
  • Gages
  • Part Fixtures

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

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