Senior CMM Programmer & Metrology Engineer - MODUS Expert

ALTEN; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer & Metrology Engineer to support precision measurement, inspection, and quality assurance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Location is Gloucester and the role is fully onsite, senior level.

You will develop and validate CMM programs, perform measurement system analyses, and drive root cause investigations with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams to improve product quality and process capability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience programming and validating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Mandatory: Proven knowledge and practical experience using MODUS software.
• Experience conducting and interpreting Gauge R&R and MSA studies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience supporting quality, inspection, or manufacturing activities within a regulated engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs using MODUS.
• Execute and verify dimensional inspections to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to create robust inspection strategies.
• Conduct Gauge R&R and MSA studies to validate inspection systems.
• Analyse measurement results and support investigations into dimensional or quality-related issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve inspection and process challenges.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Ensure measurement processes comply with quality standards and company procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to metrology, inspection efficiency, and process capability.
• Maintain inspection documentation, records, and measurement reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance on dimensional measurement best practices.
• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes from a metrology perspective.

Skills

CMM programming

MODUS software

Gauge R&R

MSA

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or equivalent military experience

Tools

MODUS

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer & Metrology Engineer to support precision measurement, inspection, and quality assurance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Location is Gloucester and the role is fully onsite, senior level.

You will develop and validate CMM programs, perform measurement system analyses, and drive root cause investigations with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams to improve product quality and process capability.