Metrology Engineer

Nicholas Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Xmas shutdown

Pension 5%

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Metrology Engineer (Group Metrology / Group CMM Programmer) for our Derby hybrid site. You will head the Metrology department, directing measurement strategies and CMM programming to ensure precision across manufactured components.

The role combines on-site leadership with offline programming via PC-DMIS or similar tools, in a 40-hour work week. Hybrid work model and Derby-based site are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with offline programming is desirable.
• Experience with PC-DMIS software is beneficial.
• Exposure to automated inspection systems, laser scanners, CT, or non-contact metrology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Metrology department and set inspection strategies.
• Program offline measurements and inspection routines.
• Measure and inspect machined and fabricated components on-site.

Skills

Offline programming

Metrology expertise

Inspection planning

Tools

PC-DMIS

Laser scanners

CT inspection

Job description

The basics:

Job Title: Metrology Engineer – Group Metrology / Group CMM Programmer

Environment: Manufacturing

Location: Derby / Hybrid – 2/3 days a week at the manufacturing plant based in Derby

Pay: up to £55,000

Hours: Mon to Thur 8am to 5pm and Fri - 8am to 1pm

Contracted hours: 40 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 5% pension, Annual Pay negotiated yearly by the Union.

Overview:

Working within a first class precision engineering manufacturing environment we now require a CMM Programmer to join the business and head up the Metrology department.

As the CMM Programmer you will lead the decisions on the best way to measure and inspect the machined and fabricated components that the company manufacture. Regarding the programming the company are open to different software to which you will program offline. You will be the lead technical person onsite for all things associated to Metrology.

The ideal candidate / CMM Programmer may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience offline programming
• Experienced with PC-DMIS software beneficial
• Exposure to automated inspection systems, laser scanners, CT, or non-contact metrology

Commutable from:

Ripley, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Ilkeston, Heanor, Alfreton and surrounding areas.