Metrology Technician — Precision QA & Calibration Specialist

DK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrology Technician position to provide resource and support of on-site metrology, calibration, CAL cover, and QA tasks as required. You will work closely with QA and Production to maintain measurement accuracy and traceability across materials and components.

Responsibilities include carrying out measurements with manual instruments, 3D scanning, and CMM, preparing reports, and ensuring calibration and gauge management are up to date.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Quality Management System compliance and promotion.
• Support to QA or Production activities (problem solving, training, verification, PPAP, Registry).
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and storage of samples, gauges, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out material measurements against specifications using appropriate methods.
• Produce measurement reports and maintain traceability of samples and records.
• Measure with manual instruments and 3D scanning for complex castings/forgings.
• Measure with manual instruments and CMM for complex machined components.
• Conduct ultrasonic analysis and hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Leeb).
• Prepare metallurgical samples (resin mounting, lapping/polishing) and microscopic analysis.
• Generate and maintain measurement programs (CMM & Opticline) for new/existing products.
• Calibrate internal gauges and measuring equipment to applicable standards.
• Arrange external calibration of gauges as required.
• Repair/servicing of gauges internally where possible before external intervention.
• Provide CAL cover as needed; tolerate shift work and flexible scheduling.

Job description

Metrology Technician position to provide resource and support of on-site metrology, calibration, CAL cover, and QA tasks as required. You will work closely with QA and Production to maintain measurement accuracy and traceability across materials and components.

Responsibilities include carrying out measurements with manual instruments, 3D scanning, and CMM, preparing reports, and ensuring calibration and gauge management are up to date.