Devops engineer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Job Title: Metrologist

Job Description

The Metrologist is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining measurement and calibration systems that ensure the accuracy and traceability of dimensional and process measurements. This role supports by establishing measurement standards, analyzing data, and implementing best-practice metrology methods to ensure compliance with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise technical staff and management on the selection of proper equipment, standards, and best practices.
• Manage calibration program and maintain measurement devices, such as micrometers, CMMs, and scales, to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
• Lead and mentor a team of QC Technicians.
• Inspect finished products, new parts, and tools for dimensional accuracy and quality using complex equipment.
• Create, document, and refine measurement methods, protocols, and standards.
• Analyze measurement data to ensure consistency and troubleshoot discrepancies, reporting findings.
• Develop measurement programs for automated inspection systems.
• Support new product development by advising on measurement feasibility, tolerancing, and inspection planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to lead a receiving inspection function and establish inspection workflows.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing inspection or quality technicians.
• Hands-on expertise using a broad range of inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, scales, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Ownership of calibrated tool management systems, including scheduling, traceability, documentation, and compliance with measurement standards.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T to guide inspection planning, measurement strategy, and acceptance criteria.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metrology or related engineering field is required.
• 5+ years of metrology or precision measurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming; experience with advanced metrology tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in GD&T.

Work Environment

This position is in an onsite manufacturing and inspection environment, involving daily interaction with quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams. The role offers a blend of hands-on inspection, training, and analytical work. It operates within standard business hours with flexibility to support receiving and inspection needs, emphasizing collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tacoma, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.