Metrology Lead

Cosworth; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth in Northampton seeks a Metrologist Lead to head a team of CMM Operators, Programmers and Hard Gauge Technicians. You will write and prove measurement programmes, lead metrology investigations and support quality to ensure product accuracy and compliance.

Role includes supporting NPI launches, performing first/last article inspections, and maintaining conformance to Cosworth’s Quality Management System. Strong GD&T and CALYPSO skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with CALYPSO/CMM programming and Zeiss CALYPSO 2014+.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GD&T (ISO, ASME Y14.5, JES 161).
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering/manufacturing drawings.
• Experience in base metrology (First Principles).
• Experience in CMM programming and metrology investigations.
• Awareness of aerospace quality requirements (AS9100/ISO).
• Able to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficient with measurement equipment (contact/non-contact, analogue/digital).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite metrology investigations and support quality concerns.
• Complete internal measuring requests and reports.
• Suggest and support corrective actions to improve accuracy and compliance.
• Support NPI launches and conduct first/last article inspections and control plans.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure QMS conformity.
• Consider health, safety, environmental and energy impacts of activities.
• Support GDPR/data protection compliance by following policy.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational agility

Proactive

Team player

Aerospace quality awareness

Gauge R&R studies

Concessions & traceability

MS Excel/Office

NPI support

5+ years CALYPSO experience

Education

Graduate in Metrology/Mechanical Engineering/Equivalent

Tools

Zeiss CALYPSO

UG/NX

Teamcenter

Minitab

MS Office

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

• 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.