Preferred Location: Blackburn (Lancashire) | Derby Considered | Hybrid Working with UK & International Travel
A leading manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Group Metrology Engineer to lead the development and implementation of a standardised metrology strategy across multiple sites.
The successful candidate will initially review the Group's current measurement processes, with a particular focus on CMM activities, where opportunities exist to reduce over-processing through optimisation of programme content and measurement frequency. From this assessment, you will develop and deploy a Group-wide strategy that improves efficiency, consistency, capability and utilisation of metrology resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Review existing CMM programmes, measurement frequencies and inspection methodologies across the Group.
- Identify opportunities to improve programming efficiency, reduce over-processing and increase throughput.
- Develop a standardised Group metrology and CMM strategy.
- Drive software standardisation, training programmes and best-practice sharing across sites.
- Assess current CMM equipment capability, utilisation and future investment requirements.
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CMM assets and metrology manpower.
- Provide technical leadership for metrology activities, supporting Quality, Manufacturing and Operations teams.
About You
- Proven experience in aerospace, precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Expert user of PC-DMIS, with strong CMM programming experience.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology principles and inspection planning.
- Experience driving process improvement and standardisation across manufacturing operations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
This is an excellent opportunity to shape metrology standards and best practice across a global manufacturing group. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Megan McConnell
MMegan specialises in Manufacturing/Engineering appointments across the North East, looking at roles from Engineer to Manager level with a Process, NPD, or Production Engineering focus. Megan joined Jackson Hogg in 2021, bringing over five years of prior recruitment experience. Before returning to her operational roots, Megan spent four years within the Research team, where she worked on global retained search projects and market research initiatives across a wide range of STEM sectors. Outside of work, Meg's loves to keep busy and is often out with her friends or travelling.
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