Gauging Engineer

Bristol Industrial; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Bristol Industrial is seeking an experienced Gauging Engineer to lead measurement programs and tooling design on an expansive manufacturing site. You will develop automated processes, program CMM/3D systems, and provide measurement expertise across production gauging and automated operations.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, a background in aerofoil inspection and 5+ years in engineering. On-site, day shifts, with pension and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years in an engineering environment.
• Experience with 3D measurement equipment and CMM programming.
• Aerofoil inspection experience is desirable.
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawings understanding.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify and release measurement programs for automated measurement equipment (3D structured light, CMM).
• Design tooling/fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Support capital funding requests justification.
• Maintain documentation (SOPs, EMSs, JSAs) for gauing and automated ops.
• Mentor team members in CAD, GD&T and automation.
• Ensure program storage and revision control for manufacturing equipment.
• Support EH&S activities.

Skills

Gauging & measurements

GD&T

Automation systems

CAD

Renishaw Modus

3D measurement equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC or equivalent Engineering

Tools

Zeiss Scanbox

CMM (Renishaw Modus)

Job description

Gauging Engineer

The Opportunity:

What a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Engineer with experience of Gauging and Measurements or Calibration. The Gauge Engineer will provide technical expertise for manufacturing processes on this expansive, engineering site, focusing on measurement equipment for production gauging. The Manufacturing Engineer / Gauging Engineer will be to develop automated manufacturing processes whilst offering the team measurement expertise.

The Role:

• Create, verify and release measurement programs for automated measurement equipment including 3D structured light systems (Zeiss Scanbox) & CMM
• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
• Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
• Support justification of capital funding requests
• Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques.
• Creating and maintaining all documentation including SOPs, EMSs, JSAs for Production gauging and other Automated operations
• Support NADCAP compliance for NADCAP controlled manufacturing equipment
• Mentor other team members in CAD, GD&T & Automation
• Support identification and implementation of new manufacturing technology
• Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment
• Implement and support EH&S activities

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an engineering environment
• Knowledge of 3DSL measurement equipment
• CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)
• Experience in Aerofoil Inspection
• Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)
• Knowledge of automation systems
• Good understanding of Engineering drawings and GD&T
• Good understanding of tooling and fixture design

Working Hours:

8.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday

Associated Benefits:

Competitive salary in the region of £45000 depending on your experience and qualifications. Day working (Mon-Fri) and a range of benefits including company bonus and an excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.

Please note that this specific role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment from this particular company will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.