Metrology Engineer

Hero Recruitment; Athlone; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrology Engineer role in Athlone, Ireland, within a world‑leading medical device manufacturer. You will own measurement systems and inspection processes for precision components, driving accuracy and compliance.

You will design fixtures, program Micro-Vu CMMs with MicroView, lead MSA and Gage R&R studies, analyze data with Minitab, and support NPI and ISO 13485/FDA compliance while delivering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in precision metrology or quality engineering.
• Strong experience programming Micro-Vu systems using MicroView software.
• Extensive knowledge of optical and tactile CMM inspection techniques.
• Experience designing metrology and inspection fixtures.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional analysis.
• Practical experience conducting MSA and Gage R&R studies.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis using Minitab.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate custom metrology and inspection fixtures for precision components.
• Develop, optimise and maintain MicroView programs for Micro-Vu optical CMM systems.
• Create efficient and repeatable automated inspection routines for complex machined components.
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R, bias, linearity and stability studies.
• Perform statistical analysis using Minitab to evaluate process capability and measurement performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation and new product introduction activities.
• Develop and maintain inspection methods, work instructions and validation documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, metrology innovation and process optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA requirements and internal Quality Management System procedures

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Dimensional analysis

MSA

Gage R&R

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

MicroView software

Micro-Vu

Minitab

Job description

Metrology Engineer

Our client is a world leader in high-precision medical device manufacturing of world-class orthopedic medical devices.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced metrology professional to take ownership of measurement systems, inspection technologies, and dimensional validation processes.

In this role youwill be responsible for developing robust metrology solutions, designing inspection fixtures, programming Micro-Vu vision measurement systems using MicroView software, conducting Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role you will:

• Design, develop and validate custom metrology and inspection fixtures for precision components.
• Develop, optimise and maintain MicroView programs for Micro-Vu optical CMM systems.
• Create efficient and repeatable automated inspection routines for complex machined components.
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R, bias, linearity and stability studies.
• Perform statistical analysis using Minitab to evaluate process capability and measurement performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation and new product introduction activities.
• Develop and maintain inspection methods, work instructions and validation documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, metrology innovation and process optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA requirements and internal Quality Management System procedures

Ideally you will have:

• Bachlor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in precision metrology or quality engineering.
• Strong experience programming Micro-Vu systems using MicroView software.
• Extensive knowledge of optical and tactile CMM inspection techniques.
• Experience designing metrology and inspection fixtures.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional analysis.
• Practical experience conducting MSA and Gage R&R studies.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis using Minitab.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.