Business Metrologist Lead

Rolls-Royce Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineer: Business Metrologist within Aerospace Procurement. You will act as Technical Authority for Metrology, defining policies and driving calibration, CMM and GD&T strategies across a 2,500-supplier footprint.

Lead a 10-person measurement lead team and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to drive metrology improvements. The role requires deep metrology knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or another national equivalent).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of improvements.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organisational and follow-up skills.
• Understanding of component definition and verification requirements, with a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Proven ability to build trust and drive collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to solving dimensional challenges.
• Clear communicator with the gravitas to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive metrology strategy across Aerospace Procurement.
• Drive upskilling of the Manufacturing Engineering community.
• Lead a team of 10 Measurement Leads from a technical standpoint.
• Drive supplier metrology knowledge improvement through coaching.
• Work with Manufacturing and Design to ensure robust DfM on new definitions.
• Solve complex metrology issues across a wide range of complex commodities.
• Represent Aerospace Procurement on the Metrology Global Capability Council and other high-level committees.

Skills

Metrology

GD&T

CMM

Stakeholder Mgmt

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Calibration

MSA

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMM

3DSL

Job description

Job Description Manufacturing Engineer: Business Metrologist, Aerospace Procurement

Derby (Other locations considered) Full time

Aerospace Procurement is accountable for circa 80% of all Civil and Defence Aerospace engine components. This is managed through a supply chain of around 2,500 suppliers covering a global footprint and across all commodity families.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Metrologist, requiring a highly motivated and confident individual to join the Aerospace Procurement team. The Business Metrologist will be the Technical Authority for Metrology and Calibration within the business. The role is to ensure appropriate policies, standards and best practice are defined and deployed in line with corporate and local processes. The role will require deep knowledge in all aspects of Metrology, including CMM, 3DSL, MSA and Calibration, to provide technical support to a community of around 300 Manufacturing Engineers. There is a strong need to be strategic in developing, maintaining and continuously improving verification processes and driving simplification. The role will interface with Measurement Leads, Business Metrologists, Manufacturing Engineering management, SMEs and Programme Management in Aerospace Procurement and the wider Rolls‑Royce community, along with suppliers and external agencies such as AESQ. The ideal candidate will have wide metrology experience and a proven track record of driving improvements and stakeholder management.

What you will be doing:

• Define and drive metrology strategy across Aerospace Procurement.
• Drive upskilling of the Manufacturing Engineering community.
• Lead a team of 10 Measurement Leads from a technical standpoint.
• Drive supplier metrology knowledge improvement through coaching.
• Work with Manufacturing and Design to ensure robust DfM on new definitions.
• Solve complex metrology issues across a wide range of complex commodities.
• Represent Aerospace Procurement on the Metrology Global Capability Council and other high-level committees.

Position Qualifications:

• Professionally qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or another national equivalent).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of improvements.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organisational and follow-up skills.
• Understanding of component definition and verification requirements, with a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Proven ability to build trust and drive collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to solving dimensional challenges.
• Clear communicator with the gravitas to influence at all levels.

Preferred Requirements:

NPL Level 1 and 2 qualifications.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Grade: SNBG 7–10

Closing Date: 11th November 2026

People Leader: Steve Lyon

For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga

Job Category Manufacturing Engineering