Metrology Quality Engineer

Metrology Quality Engineer Dorchester (On-site)40,000–48,000 DOEAre you experienced in CMM programming and precision metrology within high-spec manufacturing environments? A leading advanced composites manufacturer is seeking a Metrology Quality Engineer to join their established quality function, supporting the inspection and verification of large, complex composite structures used in aerospace, defence, and marine applications.

Working as part of a specialist quality and engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring dimensional accuracy and compliance across highly regulated production programmes. This is a hands-on role combining advanced metrology, data analysis, and problem-solving, working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure product integrity from build through to final inspection.

What you’ll be doing

Developing, maintaining, and optimising CMM inspection programs using Poly Works Carrying  out dimensional inspection of complex components and large composite assemblies

Using CMM systems and portable metrology equipment, including laser trackers, for measurement and alignment of large parts

Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements

Analysing inspection data and producing detailed technical reports

Leading and supporting MSA studies, including Gauge R&R analysis

Investigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions

Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and reduce variation

Supporting calibration, verification, and maintenance of metrology equipment

Ensuring compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirements

Supporting FAIR / AS9102 first article inspection activities

What you’ll bring

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in CMM programming within a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding and practical application of GD&TExperience using Poly Works software for inspection programming and analysis

Experience with MSA techniques and Gauge R&R studies

Hands-on experience with portable metrology systems and laser trackers

Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and quality engineering principles

Ability to interpret complex CAD models and engineering drawings

Desirable experience

Experience working within an AS9100 aerospace or defence environment

Background in aerospace, defence, marine, or advanced composites manufacturing

Experience with : FAIR/AS9102 first article inspections, root cause analysis methodologies & CAPA systems

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Personal days to support work-life balance

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Early finish every Friday Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown in addition to annual leave entitlement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment, working with advanced composite technologies and industry-leading customers. The role offers strong technical development and the chance to work on complex, large-scale engineering programmes within a highly regulated sector.

Location:

Dorchester, Dorset, England Salary: 42k - 48k per year

Category QA / QC Engineering Sector:

Manufacturing Contract type Permanent Consultant:
Leon Wellings-Jones