Advanced Metrology Technician – On-site Inspection

Cranleigh Scientific; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific is seeking a Metrology Technician for an on-site position in Abingdon, Oxford. The role focuses on inspection and measurement of complex metal components throughout manufacturing, ensuring traceability and quality in a high-precision environment.

You will work with metrology, quality and operations teams to ensure measurements are accurate, repeatable and compliant with procedures, with opportunities to develop skills on advanced inspection technologies.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to follow technical work instructions, inspection plans and established processes accurately.
• Confidence working with technical equipment, components and fixtures.
• Good organisation and the ability to work effectively to agreed priorities.
• A practical, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Confidence using computer-based systems to operate equipment and record results.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated metrology and testing equipment, running established measurement programmes and inspection routines.
• Support structured light scanning and tensile testing, with potential exposure to CMM, XCT and optical measurement equipment.
• Follow inspection plans, measurement procedures and work instructions to ensure accurate and repeatable results.
• Load components, fixtures and test setups safely and correctly for inspection.
• Record and upload inspection results, checking outputs for errors and repeating measurements where required.
• Maintain accurate digital records to support component traceability and raise non-conformances promptly.
• Work to daily and weekly priorities, communicating progress, delays and issues effectively.
• Support routine equipment checks, housekeeping and calibration-related activities.
• Work in accordance with quality management systems, health and safety requirements and good metrology practice.
• Remain flexible to changing production, inspection and project priorities.

Job description

Cranleigh Scientific is seeking a Metrology Technician for an on-site position in Abingdon, Oxford. The role focuses on inspection and measurement of complex metal components throughout manufacturing, ensuring traceability and quality in a high-precision environment.

You will work with metrology, quality and operations teams to ensure measurements are accurate, repeatable and compliant with procedures, with opportunities to develop skills on advanced inspection technologies.