Metrology Subject Matter Expert

Owen Daniels; Alcester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering business located in Alcester is looking for a Metrology Subject Matter Expert to be the technical authority on metrology and inspection processes. This permanent role involves defining inspection strategies, programming CMM machines, and supporting new product development. The ideal candidate will have strong metrology skills and experience in regulated sectors like aerospace or automotive, along with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

Employee Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques.
• Skilled in CMM programming, preferably using PC-DMIS.
• Understanding calibration processes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for metrology on site.
• Define inspection strategies for new products.
• Provide support and training to engineering teams.

Skills

Metrology techniques

CMM programming

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CMM machines

PC-DMIS

Job description

Overview

Metrology Subject Matter Expert to join a leading precision engineering business. The site specialises in high-precision sheet metal components with customers including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, and GE. This role will be the technical authority for metrology and inspection processes, supporting new product development and ensuring world-class measurement capability. This is a permanent role based in Alcester, with hours Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm (39 hours per week). Salary is competitive with benefits.

This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys being the “go-to” person for measurement techniques and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for all metrology and inspection activities on site
• Define and implement inspection strategies for new product introduction (NPI), including CMM, blue light scanning, optical techniques, or traditional measurement tools
• Confidently programme and operate CMM machines (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Provide technical support, training, and upskilling for colleagues across engineering and inspection teams
• Ensure calibration activities and measurement standards are met in line with industry requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and introduce new inspection technologies
• Support the development of inspection processes for high-precision sheet metal components

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of metrology and inspection techniques (CMM, optical/blue light scanning, micrometres, verniers etc.)
• Skilled in CMM programming (PC-DMIS desirable)
• Understanding of calibration processes and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, NIST etc.)
• Previous experience in a highly regulated sector such as aerospace, power generation, automotive, rail, or nuclear
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to train and influence colleagues

Company Benefits

• Employee Bonus Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension, Life Assurance, and Occupational Sick Pay (enhancing with service)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Half-day Fridays (12:30pm finish)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing resources
• Discounts Club - high street discounts and vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Nursery Vouchers, and Gym Discounts
• Length of Service Awards
• Parental and Family Leave plus flexible working policies
• Access to advancing technology, training, coaching, and mentoring for continuous development
• Recognition schemes

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