Senior Quality Engineer - Metrology

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Inclusion Plan

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer - Metrology in Falmouth to lead metrology programs and optimise CMM processes. You will own MSA, develop robust measurement methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role combines precision engineering, data analysis, and hands-on testing to improve performance and reliability across the lifecycle, with a generous benefits

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Metrology-related field or equivalent metrology experience.
• Proven ability in CMM programming with PC-DMIS or Calypso.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 in regulated environments.
• Experience with inspection plans, test protocols, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance testing programmes and drive improvements via data-led insights.
• Develop and validate metrology methods across dimensional, mechanical, and functional measurements.
• Own measurement system analysis (MSA) and ensure compliant processes.
• Design and optimise CMM programmes for tight-tolerance components.
• Create test protocols and procedures, ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Conduct hands-on testing and produce evidence-based reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to resolve challenges and support audits.

Skills

CMM programming

ISO 9001/13485

MSA / capability studies

Data analysis

Metrology expertise

Measurement systems engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Metrology

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer - Metrology
Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead surveillance testing programmes, analysing product performance, identifying risks, and driving improvements through data-led insights
• Develop and validate metrology methods across dimensional, mechanical, and functional measurements
• Take ownership of measurement system analysis (MSA), ensuring robust, accurate and compliant measurement processes
• Design and optimise CMM programmes for complex, tight-tolerance components
• Create and implement test protocols and technical procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Conduct hands-on testing and inspection, producing clear, evidence-based reports
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve technical challenges and support audits

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on combining precision engineering, data analysis, and practical problem-solving, while influencing product performance and reliability at every stage of the lifecycle.

Skills/Experience

We’re seeking a candidate who brings both strong technical expertise and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset:

Essential

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field AND/OR Significant experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, or measurement systems engineering
Proven ability in CMM programming (e.g. PC-DMIS, Calypso or similar)
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 within regulated manufacturing environments
Experience developing technical procedures, inspection plans, and test protocols
Expertise in statistical analysis, MSA, and capability studies

Desirable

Experience working with pumps, tubing, or fluid-handling systems

You’ll also bring

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
A hands-on approach with testing equipment and measurement systems
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Confidence presenting complex data to stakeholders and auditors
A proactive, structured approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement independently

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions andinspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.