Metrology Quality Engineer

Metrology Quality EngineerDorchester (On-site)£40,000–£48,000 DOEAre you experienced in CMM programming and precision metrology within high-spec manufacturing environments? A leading advanced composites manufacturer is seeking a Metrology Quality Engineer to join their established quality function, supporting the inspection and verification of large, complex composite structures used in aerospace, defence, and marine applications.Working as part of a specialist quality and engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring dimensional accuracy and compliance across highly regulated production programmes. This is a hands-on role combining advanced metrology, data analysis, and problem-solving, working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure product integrity from build through to final inspection.What you’ll be doing
Developing, maintaining, and optimising CMM inspection programs using PolyWorksCarrying out dimensional inspection of complex components and large composite assembliesUsing CMM systems and portable metrology equipment, including laser trackers, for measurement and alignment of large partsInterpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirementsAnalysing inspection data and producing detailed technical reportsLeading and supporting MSA studies, including Gauge R&R analysisInvestigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actionsWorking closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and reduce variationSupporting calibration, verification, and maintenance of metrology equipmentEnsuring compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirementsSupporting FAIR / AS9102 first article inspection activities
What you’ll bring
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in CMM programming within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding and practical application of GD&TExperience using PolyWorks software for inspection programming and analysisExperience with MSA techniques and Gauge R&R studiesHands-on experience with portable metrology systems and laser trackersStrong understanding of dimensional inspection and quality engineering principlesAbility to interpret complex CAD models and engineering drawings
Desirable experience
Experience working within an AS9100 aerospace or defence environmentBackground in aerospace, defence, marine, or advanced composites manufacturingExperience with: FAIR/AS9102 first article inspections, root cause analysis methodologies & CAPA systems
Benefits
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leavePersonal days to support work-life balancePrivate medical insuranceDental coverEarly finish every FridayComprehensive learning and development opportunities25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysChristmas shutdown in addition to annual leave entitlement
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment, working with advanced composite technologies and industry-leading customers. The role offers strong technical development and the chance to work on complex, large-scale engineering programmes within a highly regulated sector.