Metrology Engineer

Overview

Metrology Engineer Permanent | Office Hours (37.5 hrs per week). We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business operating within the automotive and industrial sector. Due to continued investment and growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Metrology Engineer to join their Quality team.

This is a permanent, office-hours-based role offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work within a structured, quality-driven environment supporting Tier 1 / Tier 2 customers.

• Metrology Engineer Reporting to the Quality & EHS Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring dimensional compliance across automotive and industrial products, supporting customer requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Interpret 3rd angle geometric drawings, including datums, GD&T and customer-specific requirements
• Produce comprehensive dimensional and measurement reports in line with automotive standards
• Operate and programme CMM equipment, including Mitutoyo bridge-type machines and Faro Arm systems
• Utilise metrology software including MCOSMOS, Poly Works, CAT
  1000 CAD, MSURF-S and MSURF-1
• Carry out component measurement using first-principle measurement equipment and CMMs as required
• Prepare Appearance Approval Reports and colour-coded part evaluations when required
• Support PPAP / APQP measurement submissions and meet customer timing requirements
• Liaise with customers regarding measurement, PPAP and APQP-related queries
• Ensure quality communication across shifts and departments, supporting containment and corrective actions
• Support product re-qualification activities and annual measurement reviews
• Work in line with ISO
  9001 and IATF
  16949 standards, driving continuous improvement

• Experience & Technical Skills
• Minimum 3 years  experience within an automotive quality or metrology environment
• Experience working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive customers
• Strong knowledge of ISO
  9001 and IATF
  16949 standards
• Proven experience using Mitutoyo CMMs and Faro Arm systems (essential)
• Strong understanding of GD&T, SPC, control plans, PPAP and quality tools
• Experience with APQP methodologies
• Working knowledge of IMDS advantageous
• Qualifications
• ONC or equivalent qualification in Quality / Engineering
• IQA modules or MIQA qualification beneficial
• Personal Attributes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Proactive, hands-on and self-motivated
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team
• High level of computer literacy

• Permanent position within a stable manufacturing environment
• Office hours (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to support production when required
• Opportunity to work with advanced metrology equipment and automotive customers
• Supportive quality-focused team and long-term career development
• Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Recovables and Tech sectors.

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