Job Description
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 you'll 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 you'll 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.
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