Metrology Research Engineer

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary reviews

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions up to 12.5%

Great people

Honorary staff status

Job summary

National Composites Centre seeks a Metrology Engineer to support NDT & Metrology, evaluating material properties and ensuring quality and consistency in manufacturing. You will inspect, analyse, and report on metrology data to improve process reliability across composite projects.

Hybrid working is standard, with annual salary reviews and company-paid private medical insurance. The role involves collaboration within NCC’s national centre and close alignment with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with metrology and NDT principles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of metrology techniques and practice.
• Experience with Polyworks software and CMM programming is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in using metrology equipment for accurate data capture.
• Utilise metrology software for data analysis and reporting.
• Innovate and apply state-of-the-art metrology techniques.
• Optimise methods and automate metrology processes.
• Contribute to projects in composite manufacturing processes.

Skills

Metrology equipment

Data analysis

Polyworks

CMM programming

NDT

Composite materials

Tools

Polyworks

CAD software

Automation

Coding languages

Job description

We're seeking a skilled Metrology Engineer with a strong understanding of in-process verification and manufacturing processes to join our NDT & Metrology team. This role is central to providing expertise in the evaluation of material properties, quality, and consistency. Our team combines experts in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Metrology, all working collaboratively to deliver high precision results. You'll be involved in rigorous testing following international and British standards, conducting inspections, and analysing materials. Your work will contribute to the reliability of our processes, identifying design deviations and understanding key material properties to support our wider goals and customers.

Responsibilities and Competencies

• Proficient in the use of a variety of metrology equipment for accurate data capture.
• Utilise metrology software for data analysis and reporting.
• Innovate and apply state-of-the-art metrology techniques.
• Optimise methods and automate metrology processes.
• Contribute to a diverse range of projects, particularly in composite manufacturing processes.

Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid and flexible working as standard
• Annual salary reviews
• company paid private medical insurance
• up to 12.5% employer pension contribution
• great people
• University of Bristol honorary staff status

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Additional Responsibilities

• Competent in the use of various metrology equipment - scanners, trackers, photogrammetry etc.
• Knowledgeable in state-of-the-art metrology techniques (Up-to-date with the latest advancements in metrology).
• Experience in researching and evaluating metrology technologies, developing technical recommendations and roadmaps, and producing clear, evidence-based reports.
• Innovative Background: Proven experience in driving innovation within the field.
• Additional experience in the following areas is advantageous but not crucial.
• Experienced in using Polyworks software.
• Programming CMMs.
• Knowledge of CAD software, automation, and coding languages.
• Experience in NDT.
• Background working with composite materials and composite manufacturing processes.

Who are NCC?

NCC is a world-leading innovation organisation that turns cutting-edge research and technology into industrial impact.

What we do

We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that's building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK's supply chains. We're here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves.

Who we work with

We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real.

What it's like here

We're not a startup. We're not a corporate. We're a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and you'll be trusted to get on with it.

Why this job matters

This role isn't just internal support - it's part of how we deliver nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UK's manufacturers can do theirs better.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence.

All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

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