Sr. Metrology Technician (Automotive)

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina, United States; daily onsite attendance required. Occasional travel and in-person collaboration with Scout colleagues are expected.

Salary: $27.40–$34.20 per hour, plus an additional $0.75 per hour after six months. Full-time, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility and participation in an annual performance bonus program.

Company

hirify.global is developing electrified and digitized pickup trucks and rugged SUVs, including all-electric and range-extender powertrains.

What you will do

• Perform dimensional inspections on parts, assemblies, and fixtures using PCMMs and manual measurement tools.
• Execute measurement programs, collect data, and report deviations or non-conformances.
• Assist with calibration, verification, maintenance, and proper storage of precision measurement equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements to verify compliance with design specifications.
• Support root cause analysis, GR&R studies, capability studies, measurement-system validation, and new product launches.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve dimensional issues and maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in metrology, quality inspection, or a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement equipment, including PCMMs, scan boxes, inline systems, gauges, laser trackers, portable metrology systems, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and the ability to read engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with calibration processes and measurement-system verification.
• High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive or electric vehicle manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PolyWorks or ZeissInspect metrology software.
• Exposure to SPC, GR&R, and basic quality tools.
• Technical certification or an associate degree in a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to help build a new automotive company and products from the ground up.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off, company holidays, paid parental leave, and paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, and military leave.
• Inclusive, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented work environment.