Quality Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Metrology Engineer for a UK-based, multi-site precision manufacturing group. The role involves driving measurement excellence, shaping a group-wide metrology strategy and improving inspection processes across sites.

You will review, standardise and optimise CMM measurement methods, develop long-term plans, mentor teams, and contribute to audits and customer requirements, with international travel as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Metrology Engineer, CMM Engineer or CMM Programmer within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with CMM programming software, ideally PC-DMIS.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, probing technologies and inspection methodologies.
• Experience conducting measurement system analysis (MSA), capability studies and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience implementing process improvements and standardisation initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments and locations.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimise measurement processes across several facilities.
• Analyse CMM programs, measurement frequencies, equipment utilisation and efficiency.
• Conduct site assessments and identify opportunities for standardisation and improvement.
• Develop and implement a group-wide metrology and CMM strategy.
• Create standardised programming and inspection procedures.
• Optimise measurement routines to improve throughput and reduce unnecessary inspection activity.
• Identify opportunities to increase automation and reduce process variation.
• Support equipment investment planning, upgrades and technology improvements.
• Drive consistency in reporting, data analysis and quality measurement activities.
• Develop technical standards, work instructions and best practice documentation.
• Deliver training and mentoring to inspection and metrology teams.
• Support audits, customer requirements and technical measurement queries.
• Work with new product introduction teams to establish robust inspection strategies.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Engineering drawings interpretation

Measurement systems

MSA / SPC fundamentals

Analytical problem solving

Process improvement

Stakeholder influence across sites

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Metrology Engineer

UK-Based with International Travel

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Full Time | Permanent

A leading precision manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Metrology Engineer to drive measurement excellence across multiple sites. This is a highly influential position offering the opportunity to shape and implement a group-wide metrology strategy, improve inspection processes, and support operational excellence across a complex manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Metrology Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing, optimising and standardising measurement processes across several manufacturing facilities. You'll assess existing methodologies, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop a long-term strategy focused on efficiency, repeatability, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate existing measurement processes and inspection methodologies.
• Analyse CMM programs, measurement frequencies, equipment utilisation and process efficiency.
• Conduct site assessments and identify opportunities for standardisation and improvement.
• Develop and implement a group-wide metrology and CMM strategy.
• Create standardised programming and inspection procedures.
• Optimise measurement routines to improve throughput and reduce unnecessary inspection activity.
• Identify opportunities to increase automation and reduce process variation.
• Support equipment investment planning, upgrades and technology improvements.
• Drive consistency in reporting, data analysis and quality measurement activities.
• Develop technical standards, work instructions and best practice documentation.
• Deliver training and mentoring to inspection and metrology teams.
• Support audits, customer requirements and technical measurement queries.
• Work closely with new product introduction teams to establish robust inspection strategies.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the metrology function.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience as a Metrology Engineer, CMM Engineer or CMM Programmer within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with CMM programming software, ideally PC-DMIS.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, probing technologies and inspection methodologies.
• Experience conducting measurement system analysis (MSA), capability studies and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience implementing process improvements and standardisation initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments and locations.

Desirable

• Experience working within a multi-site manufacturing organisation.
• Knowledge of automated inspection technologies, laser scanning, non-contact measurement systems or advanced metrology techniques.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Metrology or CMM programming certification.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape a business-wide metrology strategy.
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing sites and international operations.
• A technically challenging and highly visible role.
• Career development within a growing engineering organisation