Metrology Engineer — CMM/GOM Innovation & Optimization

Magna International Inc.; Telford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Inc. in Telford, GB is seeking a Metrology Engineer to maintain and improve Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and GOM systems, lead metrology activities, and support NPI/Launch metrology needs.

The role requires strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge of quality tools in a high-volume automotive setting. The engineer will follow PDCA, drive process capability, and coordinate with QA to deliver continuous improvements while upholding HSE policies across the plant.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Quality experience within a shopfloor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of 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 with GD&T understanding and CMM/GOM programming.

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 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 lead dimensional reviews across functions.
• Actively promote continuous improvement and lead problem solving activities.
• Promote the company's HSE policies across the department and plant.
• Any other duties/tasks defined by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Quality experience

PPAP/APQP

Automotive manufacturing

Data analysis

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

IATF 16949

GD&T

CMM programming

GOM programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Six Sigma qualifications

Tools

Calypso

GOM

Minitab

Job description

Magna International Inc. in Telford, GB is seeking a Metrology Engineer to maintain and improve Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and GOM systems, lead metrology activities, and support NPI/Launch metrology needs.

The role requires strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge of quality tools in a high-volume automotive setting. The engineer will follow PDCA, drive process capability, and coordinate with QA to deliver continuous improvements while upholding HSE policies across the plant.