Senior Metrology Engineer

Job Description

About Brompton: Brompton Bicycle is not just a brand; it's a symbol of innovative urban mobility. Founded in London in 1975, we have become a bit of a global icon, with our easily recognisable design and unwavering commitment to making city cycling smarter and more accessible. At the heart of our success is our ingenious foldable bike, a testament to British engineering excellence. The compact and portable bicycles have revolutionised urban transportation, offering a practical and eco-friendly solution for navigating bustling cityscapes. Our dedication to sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and stylish design has earned us a loyal following of cycling enthusiasts and commuters worldwide.

We are on a mission to create greener, more efficient cities and dedicated to our motto Create Urban Freedom for Happier Lives. If you're ready to pedal your career in a new direction and be a part of something truly special, read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Metrology Engineer to join our team within Brompton, a global leader within the folding bicycle manufacturing industry. In this role, you will be required to provide best practice metrology support to key departments within the business covering Research, Design, NPI, Operations, Product Assurance and Quality departments for serial production. A key function of the role will be the initial production set up and verification of parts & assemblies using MSA/Gauge R&R methodology. As well as demonstrating technical excellence, you will be an accomplished, innovative, dedicated, enthusiastic individual that pursues challenges head on and is able to work effectively both independently and with other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creation, maintenance & control of programs for CMM controlled metrology equipment.
2. Verification of both single components and sub-assemblies to manufacturing documentation.
3. Understand technical design and process requirements, providing appropriate metrology input.
4. Understanding GD&T and implement it.
5. Conduct and manage MSA, Gauge R&R activities to verify and ensure equipment and program compliance.
6. Assist in the design of jigs and fixtures to aid measurement of complex parts and assemblies.
7. Conduct and manage calibration and service of site metrology equipment in line with the Company Calibration Policy.
8. Assist in identifying quality issues in relation to technical specifications, supplier sampling inspection plan and process validation.
9. Ensure Best Practice is adopted in the selection of inspection technique, equipment and acceptance criteria.
10. Encourage the use of statistical analysis when solving engineering problems.
11. Manage Quality Technician as part of the Metrology department.

Who you are:

Solid knowledge and understanding of GD&T. Proven knowledge of conducting Gauge R&R / MSA activities to verify & ensure equipment & software program compliance. Proven knowledge of ISO 9001.

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

Experience of using Hexagon Metrology - PC.DMIS software (desired). Demonstration of the use of PC.DMIS will be required at the interview stage. Understanding of Aberlink CMM Software would be an advantage. Experience of running a Metrology Department would be an advantage. Educated to HNC/HND or Degree Level in an Engineering discipline, or significant relevant Quality Engineering/Metrology related experience in a Research & Development or Manufacturing environment. You might not tick all the boxes, and that's okay, we still encourage you to apply.

Sustainability and Health & Safety Responsibility:

Encourage your team to use socially and environmentally responsible practices. Provide effective leadership and be a role model in setting the direction of the Sustainability and H&S culture, engagement, and performance. Maintain and review appropriate risk assessments and any Works Manuals or specific instructions required for the prevention of near misses, incidents, injuries, and ill-health, including monitoring Health & Safety performance. Provide information, instruction, training, and supervision to ensure our people have the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the Sustainability and H&S objectives and act in accordance with the Brompton Policies and Procedures. Ensure regular Health & Safety inspections, investigations and self-audits are conducted and that all actions raised are followed up and closed within required timescales.

Benefits at Brompton:

Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along, communicate and co-operate well with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment, Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product, despite any cultural backgrounds and skills.

Flexible working:

9 Day Fortnight: This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This means the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off.

Annual Leave:

25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays.

Competitive Salary:

Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus. Brompton Discount: Get ready to bike in style, as all employees receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too. Social activities: Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party, annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK), Birthday breakfast, volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few. Learning and Development: Access to free learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities. Benefits: Workplace Pension Scheme, Care and Health Support, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits. Mental Health: We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges. There's also Head Space, Brompton's approved wellness program for employees. Paid Leave: We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.

Brompton was listed amongst the best UK workplaces in 2020 and was awarded silver investors in People Accreditation and London Living Wage Employer in 2021. Equality and Commitment: Regardless of culture, educational background, parental status, neurodiversity or - whoever you are, if you're passionate about your work, curious, relentless and customer-obsessed, we want to hear from you.