Senior Quality Engineer - Metrology

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer - Metrology

Location: Falmouth, Cornwall

Location Type: On-Site

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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

• 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.

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

• 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

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

• 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 taking care 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 Group Inclusion Plan

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that 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…