Metrology Technician

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is partnering with a medical device client in Sligo to recruit a Metrology Technician on a 12‑month contract. The role focuses on metrology support, measurement system development, and data‑driven quality improvements within a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will release moulded components, review inspection reports, maintain metrology equipment, and collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and suppliers to ensure on‑time project delivery while

Qualifications

• Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 2 years’ experience as a Metrology Technician or similar in a regulated industry or combination products is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the release of moulded components through accurate metrology and measurement analysis.
• Create and review dimensional inspection and metrology reports.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve metrology equipment and measurement systems.
• Develop, validate and qualify new measurement systems and equipment for new product introductions.
• Analyse measurement data using statistical techniques to support quality and process improvements.
• Produce and maintain metrology documentation, validation records and calibration procedures.
• Assess component drawings and provide feedback to improve inspection and manufacturability.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, suppliers and cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, calibration and data integrity standards, and support internal and external audits.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, manage metrology projects, and present progress updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Metrology

Measurement analysis

Data analysis

Education

Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are partnering with a medical device client in Sligo to recruit a Metrology Technician to join their team on a 12 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Support the release of moulded components through accurate metrology and measurement analysis.
• Create and review dimensional inspection and metrology reports.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve metrology equipment and measurement systems.
• Develop, validate and qualify new measurement systems and equipment for new product introductions.
• Analyse measurement data using statistical techniques to support quality and process improvements.
• Produce and maintain metrology documentation, validation records and calibration procedures.
• Assess component drawings and provide feedback to improve inspection and manufacturability.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, suppliers and cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, calibration and data integrity standards, and support internal and external audits.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, manage metrology projects, and present progress updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 2 years’ experience as a Metrology Technician or similar in combination products or a highly regulated industry.