Metrologist

Owen Daniels; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Half-day Fridays

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts Club

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Discounts

Length of Service Awards

Parental and Family Leave

Flexible working policies

Job summary

A leading precision engineering business in Gillingham seeks a Metrology Subject Matter Expert to act as the technical authority on metrology and inspection processes. Ideal candidates will have strong metrology experience within regulated sectors like aerospace and power generation. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive employee benefits including bonus schemes and holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques required.
• Skilled in CMM programming (PC-DMIS desirable).
• Understanding of calibration processes and industry standards necessary.
• Previous experience in a regulated sector preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for all metrology and inspection activities.
• Define and implement inspection strategies for new product introduction.
• Confidently programme and operate CMM machines.
• Provide technical support and training for colleagues.
• Ensure calibration activities meet industry requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Metrology techniques

CMM programming

Calibration processes

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

PC-DMIS

Optical/blue light scanning

Micrometres

Verniers

Job description

Overview

Do you have strong experience in metrology, inspection, and CMM programming within aerospace, power generation, or another regulated engineering sector? I want to speak with you!

I’m looking for an experienced Metrology Subject Matter Expert to join a leading precision engineering business. The site specialises in high-precision sheet metal components working with a customer base including major names such as Rolls-Royce, Siemens, and GE. This is an exciting opportunity to become the technical authority for metrology and inspection processes, supporting new product development and ensuring world-class measurement capability.

This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys being the “go-to” person for measurement techniques and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.

Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:30pm, Friday, 7:30am – 12:30pm (39 hours per week)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Alcester

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for all metrology and inspection activities on site
• Define and implement inspection strategies for new product introduction (NPI), including CMM, blue light scanning, optical techniques, or traditional measurement tools
• Confidently programme and operate CMM machines (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Provide technical support, training, and upskilling for colleagues across engineering and inspection teams
• Ensure calibration activities and measurement standards are met in line with industry requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and introduce new inspection technologies
• Support the development of inspection processes for high-precision sheet metal components

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of metrology and inspection techniques (CMM, optical/blue light scanning, micrometres, verniers, etc.)
• Skilled in CMM programming (PC-DMIS desirable)
• Understanding of calibration processes and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, NIST etc.)
• Previous experience in a highly regulated sector such as aerospace, power generation, automotive, rail, or nuclear
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to train and influence colleagues

Company Benefits

• Employee Bonus Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension, Life Assurance, and Occupational Sick Pay (enhancing with service)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Half-day Fridays (12:30pm finish)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing resources
• Discounts Club – high street discounts and vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Nursery Vouchers, and Gym Discounts
• Length of Service Awards
• Parental and Family Leave plus flexible working policies
• Access to advancing technology, training, coaching, and mentoring for continuous development

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or email me at [e-mail]