Manufacturing Engineer - Metrology

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

2x pension contribution

Electric lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) Coventry is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Metrology to translate customer specifications into robust inspection methods and manufacturing plans. The role drives continual improvement of measurement techniques to cut lead times and costs while maintaining quality.

You will work with advanced metrology equipment, support PFMEAs and control plans, and collaborate with design teams to optimise products for inspection and manufacturability in a

Qualifications

• Significant, proven experience and technical expertise in metrology and inspection.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering, Industrial or Manufacturing discipline or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Experience interpreting BS:8888 into methods of inspection.

Responsibilities

• Create inspection methods and sequences.
• Quote job requests for lead-time and cost.
• Create PFMEAs, process flow charts and control plans.
• Manage technical projects from initial quote through to delivered product.
• Resolve non-conformance to ensure in-spec product.
• Collaborate with customer to optimise design for inspection (DfM).
• Lead improvement of manufacturing processes with focus on safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Introduce new manufacturing capability into the workshop.
• Influence future manufacturing capability roadmaps for world-class processes.
• Develop and coach Technicians in inspection processes.
• Operate manufacturing processes to deliver customer deliverables.
• Share lessons learned with engineering teams.

Skills

Metrology & inspection

CMM programming

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

DfM input (design for inspection)

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Quindos

Modus

Polyworks

GOM/Leica systems

Job description

The Vacancy

The Vacancy Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Metrology
Location: MTC Coventry
Job Type: Permanent
Working hours: 36 Hours per week (Hybrid Working and Flexible Working Week available)
Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 per annum
Benefits: Private medical, 2x pension contribution, electric lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and more.
The role The Manufacturing Engineer – Metrology role is to turn a customer demand (a specification) into a method of manufacture that can then be executed to meet the customer demand within the required lead-time and cost.

• The ME has responsibility to continuously improve manufacturing / inspection methods in order to reduce lead-time, reduce cost and minimise the chance of non-conformance.
• As highly skilled practitioners, MEs are expected to be involved in the operation of the manufacturing / inspection processes to deliver the final product.
• Working with the research themes their practical insight will be used to influence technology roadmaps to ensure that future manufacturing capability is developed and deployed into the Workshop to further optimise our manufacturing methods.
• The role also includes the operation of the inspection processes to deliver the final product.
• Manufacturing Engineers will manage non-conformance, to create methods to bring non-conforming product back within specification.

Main Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained or have equivalent experience in:

• Creating inspection methods and sequences.
• Quoting job requests for lead-time and cost.
• Creating PFMEAs, process flow charts and control plans.
• Managing technical projects from initial quote through to a delivered product
• Resolving non-conformance to ensure an in-specification product is delivered to the customer.
• Working with the customer to optimise the design of products (DfM) to ensure an optimum inspection method can be generated.
• Has responsibility to continuously improve manufacturing methods to reduce lead-time, reduce cost and minimise the chance of non-conformance.
• Leads the improvement of manufacturing processes considering safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and process flow.
• Managing the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop
• Influencing the creation and deployment of future manufacturing capability roadmap to ensure world class processes are operated.
• Develop and coach Technicians in inspection processes.
• Operate manufacturing processes to deliver the customer deliverables.
• Sharing lessons learned and best practices with the engineering teams.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Significant, proven experience and technical expertise in metrology and inspection.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering, Industrial or Manufacturing discipline or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Highly competent in understanding and interpreting BS:8888 into methods of inspection and influence design for inspection across the design teams in a variety of engineering sectors.
• Experience of using or a good understanding of the capabilities of non-contact and traditional Metrology Equipment and able to apply this to practical problems.
• Advanced CMM programming experience and a willingness to learn and adopt new software packages such as Quindos, Modus, and Polyworks.
• Awareness of metrology technologies; this could include, but is not limited to: contact measurement techniques, non-contact 3D point cloud gathering systems, surface metrology techniques, ultrasonic inspection techniques, radiographic techniques, thermography, visual inspection etc..
• Ensure measurement of Components are completed in a timely and accurate manner and carrying out inspection tasks where required.
• Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work within a team-focused environment.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience.

• Ability to program using Quindos or Modus is a distinct advantage.
• Polyworks Capability
• Understanding of 3D-Surface finish (Alicona, Sensofar) and 3D XCT.
• Experience of using or working with GOM systems and/or Leica Laser Tracker
• Knowledge of Leica Laser Tracker and SA
• Used a Variety of Non-Contact Measurement Systems
• Experience working in high precision environments such as aerospace, automotive, power and energy.
• A track record of continuous improvement and project management.
• Experience of developing and producing method of manufacture / inspection

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.