Lead Metrology Engineer: CMM & Precision Measurement

DK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is looking for a Lead Metrology Engineer to be the technical expert in dimensional measurement, staying hands-on while leading measurement capability development across the business.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to design robust inspection strategies, support NPI and standardise best practice, mentoring colleagues and introducing new technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in dimensional inspection.
• Strong CMM and conventional measurement equipment experience.
• CMM programming experience, preferably Zeiss Calypso.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T and MSA.
• Proactive, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, standardisation and continuous improvement of metrology processes.
• Develop inspection methods, measurement strategies, fixturing and work instructions.
• Remain hands-on with dimensional inspection and support production with complex requirements.
• Collaborate with NPI to validate machining processes and provide measurement expertise.
• Programme and optimise CMM routines to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Research and introduce new metrology technologies and best practices.
• Mentor metrology team and promote consistent working methods.
• Support MSA activities including Gauge R&R, bias and linearity studies.
• Prepare dimensional documentation for FAIR and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure measurement activities meet quality, regulatory and customer requirements.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

CMM experience

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

SolidWorks

Job description

DK Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is looking for a Lead Metrology Engineer to be the technical expert in dimensional measurement, staying hands-on while leading measurement capability development across the business.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to design robust inspection strategies, support NPI and standardise best practice, mentoring colleagues and introducing new technologies.