Metrologist

Parker Hannifin; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 250

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Company values

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, part of Parker Hannifin, is seeking a Metrologist in Coventry to support manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams with expert dimensional measurement and metrology process control.

You will interpret GD&T, develop and validate CMM programs, and ensure calibration, traceability, and compliance with aerospace standards. A Degree and aerospace/engineering experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree required and relevant aerospace/engineering experience.
• Experience with GD&T, dimensional inspection, and metrology processes.
• Proficient in manual and automated metrology equipment including CMMs and gauging.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, traceability and integrity of inspection results and records.
• Interpret and apply GD&T, drawings, specs and standards.
• Create/validate CMM programmes and ensure they meet product requirements.
• Maintain calibration of measurement equipment and standards.
• Support continuous improvement in metrology processes and measurement capability.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

CMM programming

Dimensional inspection

Measurement control

Gauges & fixtures

Education

Degree Qualified

Tools

CMMs

Gauges

Micrometers

Height gauges

Inspection fixtures

Job description

Responsibilities Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow?

Responsibilities Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow? Parker Aerospace, part of the global Parker Hannifin corporation, is engineering the solutions that are flying today's aircraft and also building systems that the next generation of aircraft will run on. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference now and in the future. We’re now looking for a Metrologist to support manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operational teams through expert dimensional measurement, inspection planning, and metrology process control. The role ensures that products, components, and measurement systems meet defined engineering, customer, regulatory, and Parker Aerospace quality requirements. The position requires strong practical and technical capability in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, CMM programme writing and validation, measurement systems, calibration awareness, inspection standards, and continuous improvement within a professional manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, repeatability, and traceability of inspection results and measurement records.
• Correctly interpret and apply GD&T, engineering drawings, specifications, and measurement standards.
• Create, validate, control, and maintain CMM programmes in line with product and business requirements.
• Ensure inspection methods are fit for purpose, consistently applied, and aligned with relevant standards and customer expectations.
• Identify, elevate, and support resolution of measurement concerns, non-conformances, technical risks, and quality issues.
• Maintain the appropriate use, care, condition, and status verification of calibrated measurement equipment, gauges, and fixtures.
• Maintain compliance with Parker Hannifin procedures, quality requirements, health and safety standards, and operational controls.
• Support continuous improvement in metrology processes, inspection efficiency, measurement capability, and quality performance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, workplace organisation, data discipline, and professional conduct.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree Qualified
• Experience in Aerospace and or engineering environments
• Competence in CMM programming, programme validation, dimensional inspection, and measurement control.
• Ability to interpret and apply GD&T, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements accurately.
• Skilled in the use of manual and automated metrology equipment and measurement systems, including CMMs, gauges, micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and inspection fixtures.
• Understanding of Aerospace quality and manufacturing standards, including AS13100, AS9100, customer-specific requirements, FAIR/AS9102, PPAP/APQP/AS9145 where applicable, calibration, traceability, non-conformance, and CAPA requirements.

What We Offer

• Be part of a Fortune 250 company in a sector that continues to grow and develop.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Attractive compensation packages that are designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.