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Metrology Subject Matter Expert

Posted: 25/09/25
Recruiter:Owen Daniels
Reference:3005496566
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:Competitive
Location:Alcester, Warwickshire
Description: Do you have strong experience in metrology, inspection, and CMM programming within aerospace, power generation, or another regulated engineering sector? I want to speak with you!I'm looking for an experienced Metrology Subject Matter Expert to join a leading precision engineering business. The site specialises in high-precision sheet metal components working with a customer base including major names such as Rolls-Royce, Siemens, and GE. This is an exciting opportunity to become the technical authority for metrology and inspection processes, supporting new product development and ensuring world-class measurement capability.This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys being the "go-to" person for measurement techniques and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.Metrology Subject Matter ExpertPermanentHours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm (39 hours per week)Competitive Salary + Benefits AlcesterMetrology Subject Matter ExpertJob Description
  • Act as the technical authority for all metrology and inspection activities on site
  • Define and implement inspection strategies for new product introduction (NPI), including CMM, blue light scanning, optical techniques, or traditional measurement tools
  • Confidently programme and operate CMM machines (PC-DMIS preferred)
  • Provide technical support, training, and upskilling for colleagues across engineering and inspection teams
  • Ensure calibration activities and measurement standards are met in line with industry requirements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects and introduce new inspection technologies
  • Support the development of inspection processes for high-precision sheet metal components
Metrology Subject Matter ExpertEssential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of a wide range of metrology and inspection techniques (CMM, optical/blue light scanning, micrometres, verniers etc.)
  • Skilled in CMM programming (PC-DMIS desirable)
  • Understanding of calibration processes and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, NIST etc.)
  • Previous experience in a highly regulated sector such as aerospace, power generation, automotive, rail, or nuclear
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to train and influence colleagues
Metrology Subject Matter ExpertCompany Benefits
  • Employee Bonus Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension, Life Assurance, and Occupational Sick Pay (enhancing with service)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
  • Half-day Fridays (12:30pm finish)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing resources
  • Discounts Club - high street discounts and vouchers
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, Nursery Vouchers, and Gym Discounts
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Parental and Family Leave plus flexible working policies
  • Access to advancing technology, training, coaching, and mentoring for continuous development
  • Recognition schemes
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