Metrology Lead – Precision CMM & NPI Champion

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

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.