Metrology Engineer

Group Metrology Engineer
Preferred Location: Blackburn (Lancashire) | Derby Considered | Hybrid Working with UK & International Travel

A leading manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Group Metrology Engineer to lead the development and implementation of a standardised metrology strategy across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will initially review the Group's current measurement processes, with a particular focus on CMM activities, where opportunities exist to reduce over-processing through optimisation of programme content and measurement frequency. From this assessment, you will develop and deploy a Group-wide strategy that improves efficiency, consistency, capability and utilisation of metrology resources.
Key Responsibilities

• Review existing CMM programmes, measurement frequencies and inspection methodologies across the Group.
• Identify opportunities to improve programming efficiency, reduce over-processing and increase throughput.
• Develop a standardised Group metrology and CMM strategy.
• Drive software standardisation, training programmes and best-practice sharing across sites.
• Assess current CMM equipment capability, utilisation and future investment requirements.
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CMM assets and metrology manpower.
• Provide technical leadership for metrology activities, supporting Quality, Manufacturing and Operations teams.

About You

• Proven experience in aerospace, precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Expert user of PC-DMIS, with strong CMM programming experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology principles and inspection planning.
• Experience driving process improvement and standardisation across manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).

This is an excellent opportunity to shape metrology standards and best practice across a global manufacturing group. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.