Metrology Lead: Data-Driven Quality & Process Improvement

Owen Mumford Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Mumford Ltd is a global medical device leader headquartered in the UK. We are seeking a strategic Metrology Director who will lead the function across Manufacturing, R&D and other key areas, driving accuracy, measurement integrity and continuous improvement.

You will build a high-performing team, champion Right First Time, ensure schedule adherence and compliance with quality, regulatory and safety standards while partnering with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with manual measurement and CMM equipment.
• Experience measuring plastic injection moulded components.
• Knowledge of statistics for metrology and manufacturing.
• Experience supervising metrology processes.
• Experience in DFx/DFM for high-volume products.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Ability to manage conflicts and resolve issues.
• Strong reporting and summarising abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Metrology function's performance and strategic direction.
• Develop and manage Metrology team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Prioritise and complete metrology requests within agreed timescales.
• Deliver accurate, reliable measurement data to support manufacturing and development.
• Analyse and trend measurement data to provide insights for decisions.
• Plan and deliver metrology projects within scope, quality, budget and timescales.
• Ensure resources and capacity meet current and future demand across functions.
• Drive continuous improvement of metrology processes, systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

HND/HNC

Manual & CMM skills

Plastic injection moulding

Statistics in metrology

Metrology supervision

Design for Manufacture

Quality management systems

Conflict management

Summary reporting

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Owen Mumford Ltd is a global medical device leader headquartered in the UK. We are seeking a strategic Metrology Director who will lead the function across Manufacturing, R&D and other key areas, driving accuracy, measurement integrity and continuous improvement.

You will build a high-performing team, champion Right First Time, ensure schedule adherence and compliance with quality, regulatory and safety standards while partnering with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.