Metrology Technicians

Owen Mumford; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexi time

Company pension scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Group Life Insurance

BUPA Private Medical Care

Cycle2Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and support

Job summary

Owen Mumford is seeking two Metrology Technicians to join its manufacturing team in the UK. You will undertake metrology activities to ensure timely completion of development, validation and related components and to produce robust data.

These fixed-term contracts (6 or 12 months) offer a collaborative environment with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and precise measurement using OGP systems, verniers, micrometers and gauges.

Qualifications

• Experience in metrology, inspection, quality assurance, or precision engineering.
• Practical experience with OGP measurement systems preferred.
• Proficiency with verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical problem-solving.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional inspection of components using OGP measurement systems and manual inspection equipment.
• Create, maintain, and optimise OGP inspection programs to support production and quality requirements.
• Inspect and verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, and defined acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and escalate non-conforming results in line with quality processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve measurement queries and prioritise inspection activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, ensuring measurement methods are consistent, repeatable, and compliant with quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting the development and refinement of inspection methods and processes.

Skills

Metrology experience

OGP measurement systems

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Owen Mumford is looking to hire two Metrology Technicaians! Could this be your next role?

As the Metrology Technicians you will undertake metrology activities to ensure the timely completion of metrology for development, validation and other components and to produce robust, clear and consistent data.

Please be aware the roles are offered on a 6 & 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional inspection of components using OGP measurement systems and a range of manual inspection equipment.
• Create, maintain, and optimise OGP inspection programs to support production and quality requirements.
• Inspect and verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, and defined acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and escalat non-conforming results in line with quality processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve measurement queries and prioritise inspection activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, ensuring measurement methods are consistent, repeatable, and compliant with quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting the development and refinement of inspection methods and processes.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• Previous experience within a metrology, inspection, quality assurance, or precision engineering environment.
• Practical experience using OGP measurement systems is highly desirable.
• Proficient in the use of standard manual measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and dimensional tolerances.
• Comfortable working independently while adhering to quality procedures, inspection standards, and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and problem-solving.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly record and report measurement results and non-conformances.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple inspection priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What will we give you?

Benefits

You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business:

• 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
• Flexi time - covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Group Life Insurance
• BUPA Private Medical Care
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support

About Us

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a global medical device company with an established presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview stage, please let us know at [e-mail]. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.