Metrology Engineer

Magna International; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, a leading global automative supplier, seeks a Metrology Engineer to maintain and improve CMM/GOM outputs. You will lead metrology activities for dimensional reviews, NPI launches, and continuous improvement across the business, applying PDCA and QC disciplines.

Responsibilities include SPC analysis, fixture design, and ensuring tools are up-to-date. The role demands strong analytical skills, GD&T expertise, and IATF 16949 familiarity, with eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Quality experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong GD&T understanding and CMM/GOM programming.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP processes and quality core tools.
• Root cause analysis and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Program CMM/GOM software and maintain latest updates.
• Coordinate measurement assessment and fixture design for CMM/GOM.
• Lead dimensional reviews and support NPI Launch metrology.
• Perform SPC analysis using Minitab and other tools.
• Develop and maintain metrology equipment and data outputs.
• Promote continuous improvement and support QMS across functions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Quality experience in manufacturing

PPAP APQP

Automotive manufacturing

Strong analytical skills

Quality Core Tools – APQP, SPC, MSA, F

Root cause analysis

IATF 16949 proficiency

GD&T understanding

CMM & GOM programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Six Sigma certification

Tools

Calypso/GOM

Minitab

SPC software

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

The Metrology Engineer is responsible for maintaining effective operation, development and continuous improvement of the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Blue Light Technology systems (GOM) and their outputs. The engineer is also responsible for team technical support and identification of new technologies to further enhance capacity, efficiency and output. The role includes active participation in, and leadership of, dimensional reviews and guidance, New Product Introduction (NPI) & Launch metrology support and general business metrology continuous improvement activities. Following the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and formal problem solving and Quality Engineering disciplines, this role will include the statistical analysis of data utilising the advanced functions of Excel, and statistical software (SPC) to drive tooling and process capability development.

Role Responsibilities

• Programming (Calypso/GOM).
• Maintain CMM/GOM software and ensure latest updates are applied.
• Coordinate measurement assessment.
• Fixture Design (CMM/GOM).
• Use escalation processes and procedures where required for dimensional issues
• Implement, facilitate and maintain SPC use and understanding throughout the business.
• Statistical analysis using appropriate software (Minitab/SPC).
• Development and maintenance of all Metrology equipment.
• Coordinate program status generation & updates with the QA Engineering.
• Design, coordinate & participate in MSA studies and where required, lead dimensional reviews across functions, actively promoting product continuous improvement.
• Actively promotes continuous improvement and lead problem solving activities primarily in the metrology function but support wider operational areas of the business.
• Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and throughout the plant.
• Any other duties/tasks defined by the Quality Manager.

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customer, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Quality experience within a shopfloor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with the PPAP & APQP processes.
• Experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of the Quality Core Tools – APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP.
• Experience in root cause analysis and practical problem solving.
• Proficient with Business Operating Systems in accordance with IATF 16949.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong GD&T understanding and application.
• CMM & GOM programming.

Desirable

• Die casting experience.
• Experience using handheld measuring equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Six Sigma qualifications.
• Active interest in new technological developments.

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills with hands-on problem-solving expertise.
• Self-motivated, able to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
• Analytical with a data-driven mindset.
• Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Objectivity – display the ability to effectively challenge.
• Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communicator through all necessary media.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International