Senior Metrology Engineer

Senior Metrology Engineer

Location: RG30 3RR, Reading/Basingstoke (free onsite parking)

Closing date: 16th July 2026

Package: £49,480 – £78,200 per annum, plus role‑specific allowance; relocation package may be available.

Due to the classified nature of the work, remote work is limited; you will spend the majority of time at AWE Burghfield.

Working pattern

AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered.

About the role

A highly skilled engineer will support critical programmes by programming and operating ultra‑high‑precision Coordinate Measurement Machines using the Quindos programming language.

Responsibilities

• Program CMMs with the Quindos programming language.
• Measure critical components using high‑precision CMMs and other metrology equipment.
• Manage lab workload: workflow planning, scheduling, tasking, process sign‑off, and problem report management.
• Ensure equipment availability and coordinate maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain safe and secure operations and manage 5S adherence in the laboratory.

What we’re looking for

• Experience programming CMMs and metrology equipment with Quindos and PC‑DMIS, applying Cartesian and 3D polar coordinate systems.
• Run measurement programs for complex components, including program transfer and prove‑out for operational areas.
• Plan and manage workloads, ensuring timely completion of task reviews and resolution of problem reports.
• Support forward equipment planning across metrology and inspection, focusing on Metrology Development.
• Maintain high laboratory standards through personal 5S activities.

Benefits

• 9‑day working fortnight, 270 hours annual leave, and every other Friday off.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (9%–13% of pensionable pay).
• Family‑friendly policies: 39 weeks full‑pay maternity leave and 4 weeks full‑pay paternity leave.
• Professional career development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4× annual salary).
• Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special leave policy: paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring duties.

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