Senior Metrology Engineer

Company: Safran S.A.
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Metrology Engineer

The Senior Metrology Engineer acts as the technical lead for a defined manufacturing domain or process, providing expert support, coaching and escalation for Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams.

The domain specialises in the design, development and implementation of optimal measuring strategies and processes and resolving dimensional issues, optimising the quality and delivery of the production facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Senior authority for metrology, dimensional control and measurement systems.
  • Define and optimise measuring strategies (CMM, laser tracker, scanning, vision systems).
  • Own capability, accuracy and compliance of measurement systems.
  • Approve inspection plans, MSA, gauge R&R, uncertainty analysis.
  • Lead development and deployment of SPC strategies for measurement processes, including key characteristic monitoring and sampling plans.
  • Resolve complex dimensional variation problems and lead metrology technology introduction.
  • Lead CI projects to reduce dimensional defects and measurement cycle time.
  • Senior approver for dimensional deviations and concessions.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering field – Essential
  • Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry – Essential
  • Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools – Essential
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies – Essential
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings – Essential
  • Experience deploying APQP standards and tools – Desirable
  • Experience mentoring or developing engineers – Desirable

Benefits

  • Wellbeing Program in Pitstone with committees for Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial wellbeing.
  • Family‑friendly policies supporting diversity and inclusion.

Our enhanced family friendly policies re‑enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026