Metrology Lead

Cosworth Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth Ltd in Northampton seeks a Metrologist Lead to head a team of CMM Operators, Programmers and Hard Gauge Technicians. You will write, develop and prove out measurement programmes to ensure product accuracy and compliance with Cosworth’s QMS.

The role requires deep GD&T knowledge, Zeiss CALYPSO programming expertise, and a strong manufacturing engineering background with hands-on experience in metrology. A proactive leader who collaborates across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in metrology and manufacturing engineering.
• CMM programming experience, preferably Zeiss CALYPSO 2014+ and GD&T proficiency.
• Able to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong knowledge of measurement systems analysis (MSA) and gauge R&R.
• Hands-on in using various measuring and testing equipment (contact, non-contact, analogue, digital).
• Experience with XYZ in aerospace quality requirements (AS9100/ISO).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of CMM Operators, Programmers and Hard Gauge Technicians to develop measurement programmes.
• Conduct metrology investigations and support internal and external quality concerns.
• Perform first article, last article, and initial sample inspections; develop and maintain control plans.
• Support NPI launches and ensure product accuracy and conformance to QMS.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Zeiss CALYPSO

Reading drawings

MSA

Gauge R&R

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Initiative

Organisational agility

Customer focus

Aerospace quality requirements

Education

Metrology FD

Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Equivalent certification

Tools

Zeiss CALYPSO

Minitab

UG/NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

PC-DMIS

Job description

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our Advanced Manufacturing Centre as Metrologist Lead, based in Northampton.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of CMM Operators, Programmers and Hard Gauge Technicians to write, develop and prove out measurement programmes.

The Role:

• Leading onsite metrology investigations and supporting internal and external quality concerns as appropriate.
• Completing internal measuring requests and reports.
• Suggesting and supporting corrective actions and measures all with the aim of improved product accuracy and compliance.
• Providing support during NPI launch activities and conducting first and last article inspections, initial sample inspection reports and control plans.
• Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping.
• Ensure conformity to standards, production techniques and conformance to Cosworth’s Quality Management System
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

To be considered for this position candidates need to have a proven track record in:

• CMM programming / measurement and as such must have experience with predominantly Zeiss Calypso 2014 and above.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GD&T.
• Zeiss CMM programming (curve freeform surface) experience.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Fully conversant with reading engineering & manufacturing drawings.
• Experienced in base metrology (Measurement by First Principles).
• Sound knowledge of GD&T (standards ISO, ASME Y 14.5, JES 161).
• Sound knowledge in measurements system analysis (MSA).
• Hands on experience in using all types of measuring & testing equipment, both contact – non-contact, analogue & digital.
• Able to support root cause analysis and implementation of problem-solving techniques.
• Working knowledge on concessions, containment procedures and traceability techniques.
• Awareness of aerospace quality requirements (AS9100, various ISO).
• Good knowledge of gauge R&R studies.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Customer focus.
• Organisational agility.
• Problem solving ability.
• Proactive.
• Work under own initiative and be a key team player.
• Either a graduate in Metrology FD, Mechanical Engineering/Diploma, equivalent certification or proven industry track record.
• Minimum 3-8 years hands on experience in manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years’ experience in CMM programming (CALYPSO).
• CMM Software: Zeiss CALYPSO.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools: MS Excel, MS Word, MS. PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Analysis tools: Minitab.
• CAD tools: UG/NX (good knowledge).
• Product Lifecycle Management: Teamcenter.

Desirable:

• Good understanding of Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.
• Hands on experience in Process planning for precision machined components – Aero components preferred.
• Hands on experience in Tool design (Jigs and Fixtures).
• Awareness in Nx Manufacturing.
• Awareness of CNC / CAM programming.
• GOM scanner experience, PC – Dmis, Mitutoyo.
• Working knowledge of PC – Dmis & Mitutoyo.