Senior Metrology Engineer - Team Leader
Location: West Midlands (commutable from North Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster, Stafford areas)
Overview
This is an interesting and varied responsibility overseeing the metrology laboratory and ensuring production measurement dimensional analysis is consistently aligned with customer objectives. The role focuses on team development, continuous improvement, capacity planning, launching new technology, and maintaining consistent performance of the CMM and GOM equipment, while ensuring new programme launch measurement requirements are met.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of CMM and measurement technicians to prepare component sample measurement analysis.
* Validate product quality requirements for tool buyoff and APQP process.
* Carry out MSA where required and maintain CMM and non‑contact measurement processes.
* Develop training and teach relevant statistical and quality methodologies and procedures to the department.
* Develop inspection criteria, methods, procedures and test parameters for the product.
* Develop and manage KPIs for the Quality Metrology Lab area and manage capacity.
Experience & Qualifications
Applications are sought from experienced Metrology experts with supervisory and leadership experience and significant knowledge of production quality control and dimensional measurement analysis, gained within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
* Apprentice trained, HNC or Degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
* Supervisory experience leading CMM or Quality Technicians.
* Expert in CMM programming (3D non‑contact scanning / Blue light / GOM) from CAD drawings.
* Proven GD&T experience with MSA and SPC data gathering, analysis and reporting.
* Ability to prepare, read and interpret reports, instructions & guidelines.
* Analytical experience including investigating issues, recognising trends, and recommending solutions to non‑routine complex quality issues.
Opportunity
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Metrology, Quality or Dimensional Variation Analysis professional to join a specialist division of a global manufacturing organisation driving new EV automotive and volume manufacturing business. The client offers a competitive salary and benefits package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance, death in service, onsite car parking, 34 days holiday, employee discount schemes, and excellent training and development opportunities.
Apply & Contact
Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk. Technical Network Recruitment – Search & Selection for mid to senior level appointments in engineering & manufacturing sectors.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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