Principal Engineer in Manufacturing Metrology

Coventry University Group (CUG); Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a Principal Engineer in Manufacturing Metrology to provide technical leadership for measurement capability and services. You will supervise metrology projects, coordinate resources, and support digital inspection workflows while ensuring traceability and measurement validity.

You will work with industrial partners and academics to scope, cost, and deliver services, mentor staff, and contribute to the transfer of measurement knowledge into industry practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing metrology and leading complex measurement projects.
• Understanding geometrical product specifications, tolerancing, measurement uncertainty and traceability.
• Experience with large-volume or portable measurement and automated inspection is advantageous.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into deliverable plans and manage quality, resources and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of metrology projects across CMM and AME.
• Plan inspection activities and select measurement strategies; interpret results against requirements.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; oversee equipment readiness and calibration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Engineering degree in metrology/manufacturing

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Tools

Measurement software

Job description

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

The Research Centre for Manufacturing and Materials (CMM) is recruiting a Principal Engineer in Manufacturing Metrology to provide technical leadership for measurement capability, industrial services and research delivery. Working across CMM and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), you will help manufacturers make reliable engineering decisions through rigorous measurement and analysis.

You will lead the development and delivery of metrology projects, selecting appropriate measurement strategies, planning inspection activities and interpreting results against engineering requirements. Relevant technologies include coordinate measurement, optical and laser scanning, portable and large-volume metrology, surface measurement and in-process inspection. You will ensure that measurement uncertainty, traceability, repeatability and the suitability of methods are considered throughout the work.

You will work with industrial partners and academic colleagues to scope and cost projects, deliver measurement services and support research, consultancy and continuing professional development. You will coordinate technical resources, mentor engineers and technicians, oversee equipment readiness and calibration arrangements, and support investment in future capability. You will also contribute to the development of digital inspection workflows, clear reporting and the transfer of measurement knowledge into industrial practice.

Qualifications Required

A degree or equivalent qualification in metrology, mechanical or manufacturing engineering, physics, or a relevant discipline, or substantial equivalent professional engineering experience. A relevant postgraduate qualification and professional registration, or progress towards it, would be advantageous.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have substantial practical experience of manufacturing metrology and a record of leading complex measurement or inspection projects. You will understand dimensional tolerancing, geometrical product specifications, measurement uncertainty and traceability, and will be able to select methods that are proportionate to the engineering problem.

You will demonstrate technical depth in relevant measurement systems and software, supported by sound analysis, troubleshooting and reporting skills. You will be comfortable working with industrial customers, translating their requirements into deliverable plans, and managing quality, resources and deadlines. Strong communication and mentoring skills will enable you to develop colleagues and explain measurement findings to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Experience of large-volume or portable measurement, automated inspection, CAD-based analysis, measurement system analysis, industrial training or commercial metrology services would be advantageous. We welcome candidates with experience gained in industry, specialist measurement organisations or higher education.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution


• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days


• Life Assurance 4 x Salary


• BUPA Cash Plan


• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants


• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers


• New Electric Car Scheme


• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

For informal enquiries regarding this post, please contact Professor Marcos Kauffman, Director of the Research Centre for Manufacturing and Materials and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, at [e-mail]