Metrology Lead

Owen Daniels; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Northampton is seeking an experienced Metrology Lead to head a team of CMM operators, programmers and metrology technicians. The role is permanent, full-time with day shifts, offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits.

You will develop and prove CMM programs (ideally Zeiss Calypso), drive metrology accuracy, support NPIs and first article inspections, and lead investigations and corrective actions to improve quality and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a metrology team and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to develop and prove CMM programs.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and inspection reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of CMM Operators, Programmers and Metrology Technicians.
• Develop and prove CMM programmes, supporting inspection and measurement activities.
• Lead metrology investigations and support quality issues and corrective actions.
• Support NPI, first article inspections and measurement reporting.
• Drive accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement across the metrology function.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

MSA

Gauge R&R

First-principles measurement

Aerospace experience

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Role: Metrology Lead

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Day shifts

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits

Location: Northampton

Are you an experienced Metrology Lead looking for your next challenge? If so, this opportunity cannot be missed! Our client, a leading engineering business, is recruiting for a Metrology Lead due to growth in the business.

Metrology Lead – Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of CMM Operators, Programmers and Metrology Technicians.
• Develop and prove CMM programmes, supporting inspection and measurement activities.
• Lead metrology investigations and support quality issues and corrective actions.
• Support NPI, first article inspections and measurement reporting.
• Drive accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement across the metrology function.

Metrology Lead - Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong CMM programming experience, ideally using Zeiss Calypso.
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with MSA, Gauge R&R and first-principles measurement.
• Background in precision manufacturing, with aerospace experience advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team.