Metrology Quality Engineer Dorchester (On-site) £40,000–£48,000 DOE Are 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 youll be doing Developing, maintaining, and optimising CMM inspection programs using PolyWorks 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 youll bring Minimum 3 years experience in CMM programming within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T Experience using PolyWorks 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.