Metrology Technician | CMM & Vision Systems Expert

Reed Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme starting at 6%, rising

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Eye tests and flu vaccinations

Employee referral scheme

Career development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a world-class manufacturing business in recruiting a Metrology Technician. The role focuses on metrology, dimensional inspection and CMM programming to ensure products meet strict quality standards.

You will work with advanced measurement equipment, interpret drawings and GD&T, and contribute to CAPA and continuous improvement programs within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or significant dimensional inspection experience.
• Strong understanding of metrology principles and measurement techniques.
• Experience operating and programming CMMs and vision systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation abilities.
• A methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make quality-related decisions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement metrology solutions to support production and quality requirements.
• Create, maintain and optimise CMM and vision system programmes.
• Support new measurement activities and associated technical documentation.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIRs) and produce detailed reports.
• Calibrate gauges and precision measurement equipment.
• Perform dimensional inspection activities using metrology equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Support capability studies and process validation activities.
• Identify, investigate and resolve measurement-related issues.
• Support CAPA activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Metrology principles

CMM programming

Vision systems

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional inspection

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Independence

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMs

Vision systems

MCOSMOS programming

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a world-class manufacturing business in recruiting a Metrology Technician. The role focuses on metrology, dimensional inspection and CMM programming to ensure products meet strict quality standards.

You will work with advanced measurement equipment, interpret drawings and GD&T, and contribute to CAPA and continuous improvement programs within a regulated environment.