Lead Metrology Engineer: CMM Mastery & Process Innovation

HQW Aerospace UK Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Professional Development

Subsidised Canteen

Engagement platform discounts

Free Parking

Job summary

HQW Aerospace UK Ltd in Plymouth (PL6 7LH) is seeking a hands-on Lead Metrology Engineer to develop and drive measurement capability across the business, while mentoring peers and aligning with production and engineering teams.

You will design robust inspection strategies, lead CMM programming with Zeiss Calypso, and champion standardised metrology practices to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in dimensional inspection of precision components.
• Proficient with CMM and conventional measurement equipment.
• CMM programming experience using Zeiss Calypso.
• Strong GD&T understanding.
• Knowledge of PPAP requirements and MSA.
• Proactive problem solver with adaptability.
• Committed to continuous improvement and standardised ways of working.
• Strong communication and coaching across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, standardisation and continuous improvement of metrology processes across the business.
• Develop inspection methods, measurement strategies, fixturing solutions and work instructions to improve quality and efficiency.
• Remain hands-on with dimensional inspection activities to support production and engineering.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing during new product introduction to validate machining processes and provide measurement expertise.
• Programme and optimise CMM routines to improve repeatability and inspection capability.
• Research, evaluate and introduce new metrology technologies and industry best practice.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to the metrology team.
• Support MSA activities including Gauge R&R, bias and linearity studies.
• Prepare and support dimensional documentation for FAIR and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure all measurement activities meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

CMM programming

GD&T knowledge

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

SolidWorks

Job description

HQW Aerospace UK Ltd in Plymouth (PL6 7LH) is seeking a hands-on Lead Metrology Engineer to develop and drive measurement capability across the business, while mentoring peers and aligning with production and engineering teams.

You will design robust inspection strategies, lead CMM programming with Zeiss Calypso, and champion standardised metrology practices to improve quality and efficiency.