Applications Engineer (CMM / Metrology)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

OEM Training

Progression

Travel covered

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is working with a leading distributor of precision measurement equipment in Nottingham to recruit an Applications Engineer (CMM / Metrology). You will program CMMs, deliver training and support customers remotely and on-site.

Salary is £38,000-£45,000 with OTE £48,000-£50,000, plus Bonus, OEM Training and progression. The role is office-based with occasional UK travel. Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Background in CMM programming, metrology or quality engineering.
• Experience with CMMs or precision measurement equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Program CMMs using PC-DMIS and support customer applications.
• Deliver technical training, demonstrations and software support.
• Measure components using CMMs, portable arms and laser scanners.
• Produce inspection reports and interpret engineering drawings.
• Support customers remotely and through occasional UK site visits.
• Office-based with fully expensed travel and overnight stays when required.

Skills

CMM programming

Metrology

Technical support

PC-DMIS

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Applications Engineer (CMM / Metrology)

£38,000 - £45,000 + OTE £48 - £50k + Bonus + OEM Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Travel

Nottingham

Are you a CMM Programmer or Metrology Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading distributors of precision measurement equipment, where you'll receive specialist manufacturer training? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established metrology specialist with over 30 years of success. Partnering with industry‑leading manufacturers such as Renishaw, Hexagon, and Kreon, the business supplies cutting‑edge CMMs and metrology products to customers across Formula One, aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering.

In this role, you will provide technical application support, programme CMMs, deliver customer training, and support customers both remotely and on‑site. The position is primarily office‑based, with occasional travel across the UK for customer visits.

The Role

• Programming CMMs using PC‑DMIS and supporting customer applications
• Delivering technical training, demonstrations, and software support
• Measuring components using CMMs, portable arms, and laser scanners
• Producing inspection reports and interpreting engineering drawings
• Supporting customers remotely and through occasional UK site visits
• Office‑based with fully expensed travel and overnight stays when required

The Person

• Background in CMM programming, metrology, or quality engineering
• Experience with CMMs or precision measurement equipment
• Full UK driving licence

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.