Metrology Lead: CMM Programming & Quality Assurance

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

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.