Metrology Engineer

Are you an experienced Metrology Engineer looking for a role that combines technical expertise, hands-on calibration and quality management? This is an excellent opportunity to join our client who are a growing manufacturing business based in Smethwick.

The salary for this position is up to £36,431 and the benefits include:

• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Enhanced corporate pension scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• BHSF Health Scheme
• Employee awards and recognition programme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to develop

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of ISO 17025 and ISO 9001, a passion for precision and a keen eye for detail. This is a varied position offering the opportunity to work across quality systems, laboratory compliance, calibration and process improvement, making a tangible contribution to the performance and continued development of the business.

As the Metrology Engineer, you will:

• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, industry standards, and company policies.
• Maintain laboratory quality management systems, procedures, technical documentation, calibration records, and accreditation requirements.
• Support departmental managers with daily laboratory operations, staff training, competency sign-off, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external assessments, identifying risks and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Manage laboratory performance against customer-focused metrics, analysing calibration data, equipment drift, and results.
• Deliver accurate and technically competent metrology calibration services, including the receipt, inspection, processing, calibration, adjustment, refurbishment, packing, and despatch of weights.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, stock, and facilities to high standards of safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Identify opportunities to expand laboratory capabilities through new equipment, accreditation scope extensions, and process improvements.
• Support the sales team with contract tenders, ensuring proposed work aligns with laboratory capabilities.
• Liaise with internal teams and external customers to ensure calibrations are completed within agreed timescales.
• Use precision weighing equipment and hand tools, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.

As the Metrology Engineer, you will have:

• Previous experience working within Calibration and conducting audits.
• Proficient in performing mathematical calculations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standards.
• A passion for metrology, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all business levels.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• HNC/HND in a relevant mechanical or electrical qualification, however this is not essential