Metrology-Driven Manufacturing Engineer

Db Def; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health care plan

EAP

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

DB Defence in Huddersfield is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Metrology) to support production and engineering teams in a defence environment. You will plan metrology activities, inspect components with laser trackers and verify tolerances against drawings.

You will interpret GD&T, support PFMEA and continuous improvement, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver manufacturing programmes. Note: BPSS clearance and security considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with laser trackers and metrology equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and tolerances (GD&T).
• Experience in manufacturing/assembly environment and quality-focused practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide metrology guidance to Manufacturing, Assembly and Engineering teams to ensure components meet drawings, dimensions and quality requirements.
• Plan and perform metrology and dimensional control activities using laser trackers to inspect tooling, components and assemblies; analyse data and support tolerance stack-ups.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T to advise on manufacturing capability and manufacturability; support design with dimensional control input.
• Support PFMEA and continuous improvement, including process mapping, risk mitigation and machine capability studies.

Skills

Metrology expertise

GD&T knowledge

Dimensional control

Drawing interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree (desirable)

Tools

Laser trackers

Measuring arms

Metrology equipment

Job description

DB Defence in Huddersfield is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Metrology) to support production and engineering teams in a defence environment. You will plan metrology activities, inspect components with laser trackers and verify tolerances against drawings.

You will interpret GD&T, support PFMEA and continuous improvement, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver manufacturing programmes. Note: BPSS clearance and security considerations may apply.