Facilities, Maintenance & Metrology Engineering — P6

MANUFA2.FACILITIAA57.P6

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Facilities, Maintenance & Metrology Engineering ensures dimensional measurement integrity, calibration, and the reliability of utilities and critical building systems that sustain manufacturing. Distinct from process/yield-focused sibling focuses, this focus centers on measurement science (CMM/GD&T programming, traceability, uncertainty budgets), calibration and gauge R&R management, preventive maintenance of equipment, and reliability programs for utilities (purified water, compressed air, chilled water, BMS) under cGMP and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

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Level

P6 · P6 — Principal Professional · 12–18 yrs

Function · Focus

Manufacturing & Production Engineering · Facilities, Maintenance & Metrology Engineering

Market pay (median)

$188k ($148k–$240k)

Pay basis

function-anchored · wide bars

Focus — Facilities, Maintenance & Metrology Engineering

Material SKILL differential vs the function baseline.

Responsibilities by level

What this person actually does at each level on the professional track — escalating scope, not one generic blob. Your level is highlighted.

Perform routine fault-finding and basic measurement tasks on coordinate measuring machines and video inspection equipment using judgement, with a senior engineer reviewing overall task execution
Run standard inspection routines against existing CMM programs and record as-found measurement results under close supervision
Collaborate with senior engineers to learn metrology techniques and provide feedback on inspection processes and fixturing
Stay current with new metrology software updates, measurement techniques, and equipment by completing assigned training and shadowing

Test mechanical features using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and video-based inspection equipment, interpreting GD&T callouts for defined inspection plans
Run static and dynamic repeatability studies for measurement fixtures, manufacturing tooling, and inline measurement gauges following established procedures
Maintain calibration schedules and uncertainty budgets, reporting as-found and as-left conditions per established traceability requirements
Prepare and update process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and measurement protocols
Update and modify the preventive maintenance program and monitor system performance, troubleshooting routine equipment issues

Drive the qualification of new measurement and testing equipment, defining acceptance criteria and uncertainty budgets independently across diverse part geometries
Oversee the calibration schedule, uncertainty budget, and maintenance activities for measurement equipment, ensuring metrological traceability to national/international standards per ISO/IEC 17025
Consult and guide site and supplier end users on training and maintenance of new fixtures and equipment
Design experiments and analyze data using SPC to identify and implement improvements to metrology systems or process
Train and support contract staff and provide emergency engineering response to daily manufacturing support problems

Perform complex CMM programming and GD&T using multiple metrology programs (Calypso, Metrolog, Faro) for complex geometries and model-based engineering
Serve as the main metrology interface between engineering and metrology technicians, managing daily workflow to drive efficiency and optimal resource use
Develop a reliability program for utilities and critical building systems including purified water, compressed air, chilled water, and building management systems
Coordinate and carry out sensitivity, gauge evaluation, and optimization studies across fixtures, tooling, and inline gauges
Maintain cGMP standards and lead method selection for in-depth analysis of complex measurement and reliability variables

Oversee measurement science activities and develop and implement systems for precise measurement, calibration, and quality control across the site
Identify, diagnose, and resolve defect and metrology-related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or SPC/FDC methodology to strategic, high-ambiguity issues
Drive product quality, yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity, and risk management through metrology-led initiatives
Audit and collaborate with equipment suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and risk mitigation objectives, acting as external metrology spokesperson
Lead yield improvement and cost optimization activities, applying intangible judgement on broad and special assignments with high independence

P6this profile

Develop measurement standards and ensure compliance with strict industry standards and regulatory requirements across the organization, shaping the measurement-science roadmap
Lead metrology initiatives and develop advanced characterization techniques spanning R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing
Provide high-level mentorship to junior and peer engineers, leading the most complex cross-functional metrology and reliability programs
Define organization-wide calibration, traceability, and reliability frameworks that set the bar for capability and risk mitigation
Influence industry practice and internal strategy as a recognized authority on measurement science, FMEA-driven quality, and critical-systems reliability

Level guidelines

The universal leveling rubric applied to this function — how scope, complexity, collaboration, and experience step up across levels.

Level	Knowledge & Application	Complexity & Problem Solving	Collaboration & Interaction	Typical Degree & Years
P1	Applies basic understanding of 3D measurement principles and coordinate metrology; follows detailed instruction to run existing CMM and video inspection routines.	Solves routine measurement problems with standard answers; escalates anything outside defined inspection procedures.	Maintains stable internal relationships with senior engineers and technicians; communicates inspection results and asks for guidance.	0–1 years; new graduate or intern in metrology, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
P2	Applies GD&T interpretation, calibration management, and repeatability study methods in familiar contexts using defined procedures.	Exercises moderate judgement on conventional metrology and maintenance tasks; troubleshoots known equipment and gauge issues.	Builds productive project relationships with technicians and engineers; may mentor junior staff on inspection routines.	2+ years with a BA/BS, or MS/PhD with no experience.
P3	Applies coordinate metrology, traceability per ISO/IEC 17025, uncertainty evaluation (GUM), and DOE/SPC across diverse part and equipment problems with day-to-day independence.	Evaluates identifiable factors to qualify new equipment, set uncertainty budgets, and drive process improvements; plans own work with milestone review.	Networks with senior professionals, site/supplier end users; coordinates project activities and training.	5+ years (BA), 3 years (MA), or PhD without experience.
P4	Applies advanced CMM programming across multiple platforms, model-based GD&T, and reliability engineering to complex geometries and critical building systems.	Conducts in-depth analysis of complex measurement and reliability variables; selects methods and gauge/sensitivity optimization approaches.	Coordinates across engineering and metrology groups as primary interface; may lead projects and influence equipment and process decisions.	8+ years, often with graduate education.
P5	Applies expert measurement science, failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC/FDC to strategic issues; brings deep expertise as a barrier-to-entry capability.	Resolves significant and unique problems involving intangibles; works with high independence on broad and special assignments tied to company objectives.	Builds influential networks; acts as external spokesperson auditing and collaborating with equipment suppliers; may supervise others on special tasks.	12+ years of extensive metrology, calibration, and reliability expertise.
P6	Provides field-shaping expertise in measurement standards, advanced characterization, traceability, and critical-systems reliability across the organization.	Applies visionary, field-defining problem-solving with full independence to organization-wide measurement, quality, and reliability challenges.	Influences industry and company practice as a recognized thought leader; provides high-level mentorship and shapes peer professionals.	15+ years as a principal metrology expert; often PhD plus industry leadership.

Skills

Focus-specific skills the role applies — the relevance layer beyond the occupational base.

GD&T: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; reads complex blueprints and interprets tolerancing for inspection via CMMs and digital arms.
CMM programming: Programs and runs coordinate measuring machines across platforms (Calypso, PC-DMIS, Metrolog) to test mechanical features.
Coordinate metrology: Applies 3D measurement principles and coordinate metrology to inspection and characterization tasks.
Metrological traceability: Ensures all measurement results trace to national or international standards through unbroken chains of calibrations, each with stated uncertainties, per ISO/IEC 17025.
Measurement uncertainty: Evaluates and reports measurement uncertainty in accordance with the GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement).
Calibration management: Manages calibration schedules, uncertainty budgets, and reporting of as-found and as-left conditions.
SPC: Performs statistical process control activities and root cause analysis on measurement and process data.
Statistics: Applies statistical analysis as a foundation for measurement and process control.
Algorithm development: Applies strong mathematical skills including algorithm development in data and image processing.
Repeatability studies: Runs static and dynamic repeatability and gauge R&R studies for fixtures, tooling, and inline gauges.
Risk management frameworks: Participates in DFMEA, PFMEA, CAPA, FMEA, and 8D in accordance with ISO and global regulatory standards.
Failure analysis: Diagnoses and resolves defect and metrology-related problems using failure analysis methodology.
Preventive maintenance: Updates and modifies the preventive maintenance program and monitors system performance.
Building systems troubleshooting: Applies knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, welding, and mechanical fields for facilities troubleshooting.
Process documentation: Prepares and updates SOPs, work instructions, and measurement protocols.
Reliability engineering: Develops reliability programs for utilities and critical building systems including purified water, compressed air, chilled water, and BMS.
cGMP compliance: Maintains current Good Manufacturing Practice standards across metrology and facilities activities.

Provenance

The evidence base behind this profile — every layer is sourced; quality is scored by an adversarial review panel (1–5; passes at ≥4 on the minimum dimension).

Level differentiation4.5Focus specificity4.5Concreteness4.5Factual accuracy5.0Real-world coverage4.0

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Level — P6 — Principal Professional

Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level

Scope: Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
Autonomy: Defines direction; minimal oversight
Complexity: Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
Impact: Organization-wide
Decision rights: Sets technical strategy for a major area
Leadership: Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
Typical experience: 12–18 yrs

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