Metrology Engineer - Dimensional Inspection

Metrology Engineer – Dimensional Inspection

Closing Date: 10th June 2026.

Location:

RG30 3RR
, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £30,750 – £58,920 per annum depending on suitability, qualifications and experience.

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The role involves developing and implementing inspection processes to certify the quality of nuclear weapon products. You will work with product development teams to decide appropriate metrology methods and oversee the use of measurement equipment.

• Work with product development teams to identify metrology methods to suit product verification needs.
• Evaluate inspection technologies and select those most suitable.
• Develop and implement metrology and dimensional inspection methods and processes.
• Apply workshop experience to inspection quality tools and techniques, production activities and processes.
• Practice inspection, use inspection equipment and set up components/assemblies.
• Understand measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Interpret engineering drawings (GD&T) and technical specifications.

• Experience in Quindos and/or PC‑DMIS programming software.
• Experience of measurement from first principles using manual instruments.
• Experience of defining measurement processes and conducting inspections of first articles or single components.

• Knowledge or experience of surface metrology evaluation using tactile or optical instruments.
• Experience of introducing new metrology/inspection equipment.
• Experience of conducting Measurement System Analysis studies.
• Background in high‑precision manufacturing industry (ideally machining or similar production methods).
• Basic understanding of problem resolution and continuous improvement tools and techniques (e.g., accredited by Yellow Belt and Green Belt programmes).
• Knowledge of practical applications of 6‑sigma methodology.

• 9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (9%–13% of pensionable pay).
• Family‑friendly policies: 39 weeks maternity leave full pay, 4 weeks paternity leave full pay.
• Opportunities for professional career development including funding for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (four times annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special leave policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

• Apply promptly to avoid disappointment; the role may close before the advertised date if applications are high.
• Obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role; funding will be provided by AWE.
• You must be a British Citizen resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance (10 years for DV).
• Let us know in your application if you need any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process.
• Interviews will typically take place over Teams and, for most roles, are a single‑stage process.
• Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.