Lead Metrology & Quality Inspector

Norton Motorcycles; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic British motorcycle brand is seeking a skilled Metrology Lead to oversee inspection and measurement activities. You will ensure compliance with quality standards while fostering precision and continuous improvement in a vibrant team environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in inspection within automotive sectors, strong GD&T knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. Enjoy a competitive salary package, generous holidays, and a range of employee benefits including private medical insurance and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

33 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

FREE fruit

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme

Free electric bicycle hire

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inspection/metrology within automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up principles.
• Practical experience in MSA, Gage R&R, and statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all dimensional inspection and measurement activities.
• Plan and prioritise inspection workloads based on quality priorities.
• Ensure compliance with company's Quality Management System.

Skills

Precision and attention to detail

Strong organisational and coordination skills

Leadership and mentoring capability

Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Effective cross-functional communication skills

Education

HNC / HND in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent experience in inspection/metrology

Tools

CMM operation/programming

FARO arm

Laser scanner

Shadowgraph

Job description

An iconic British motorcycle brand is seeking a skilled Metrology Lead to oversee inspection and measurement activities. You will ensure compliance with quality standards while fostering precision and continuous improvement in a vibrant team environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in inspection within automotive sectors, strong GD&T knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. Enjoy a competitive salary package, generous holidays, and a range of employee benefits including private medical insurance and opportunities for career development.