Metrology Engineer

Job Title: Metrology Engineer

Ensure the accuracy, reliability and continual improvement of measurement processes that underpin composite product quality at MCTC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme, validate and operate CMMs and portable scanning systems, and introduce new measurement methods and technologies where appropriate.

• Plan, conduct and report Measurement System Analyses (MSA) and gauge R&R studies to verify measurement capability.

• Produce, analyse and present Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to support proactive quality control and process improvement.

• Manage the calibration, maintenance and lifecycle of gauges and laboratory measurement equipment (DSC, DMA, microscopes, rheometer, hardness tester).

• Support NPI measurement strategy and provide measurement evidence (PPAP/FAI) to demonstrate launch readiness.

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Design and Production to embed robust metrology practices across development and production activities.

• Maintain auditable documentation of measurement procedures, results and equipment records; support audit activity and compliance with quality system requirements.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Materials or related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

• Strong experience programming and operating CMMs and portable scanning systems; practical familiarity with scanning arm systems such as Hexagon’s Romer Arm.

• Proven experience conducting MSA/gauge R&R studies and interpreting results to drive measurement improvements.

• Experience producing and analysing SPC data and working with production and engineering teams to act on findings.

• Practical experience in gauge management, calibration practices and equipment stewardship.

• Familiarity with lab equipment such as DSC, DMA, microscopes, rheometers and hardness testers is desirable.

• Knowledge of metrology software tools (Modus, PolyWorks, or equivalent) and statistical tools (Minitab or equivalent) desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate, enthusiastic and committed, with a can-do attitude.

• Effective communication and inter-personal skills.

• Self-driven individual, who can also work within a team.

• Self-directed/manged and motivated towards achieving goals.

• Excellent planning and organisations skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships and network locally, within the business.

• Make complex issues clear and transparent.

• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and use conflict resolution skills.

• Valid Passport and Driving License.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Flexible approach to working.

Benefits:

• Structured career development framework.

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days.

• Enhanced company pension scheme.

• Discretionary annual bonus award.

• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.

• Life assurance benefit.

• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service.

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.

• Generous parental leave policies.

• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice.