Job Description:
Metrology Engineer — Temporary Contract
Job Title: Metrology Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Leader — Metrology
About the Role:
This role provides operational Metrology support of precision measurement across forging, machining, and assembly operations. The position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a world-class metrology strategy that strengthens our measurement systems, our capability and supports long-term business objectives
Key Responsibilities:
Write inspection program/template for forged aerospace blades using Zeiss inspect optical 3D software.
Generate scan acquisition paths forged aerospace blades for a Zeiss Scan box via VMR programming using Zeiss inspect.
Create Measurement reports for parts displaying graphical and tabular reports on part conformance
Prove out programs and reports on Zeiss scan box to include robot path verification
Perform detailed analysis of 3D measurement data, including surface deviation reports, GD&T evaluation, and process trend analysis, to support quality and engineering decisions.
Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure that measurement strategies align with customer requirements.
Produce clear and accurate technical reports that help teams understand dimensional performance and drive quality improvements.
Relevant Skills:
Essential:
Proven capability with Zeiss Inspect 3d Optical and VMR software for blue-light 3D scanning systems, including fixture setup and scanning methodology. An understanding of metrology principles, GD&T, alignment methods, datum strategies, and tolerance evaluation.
Ability to confidently read technical drawings, understand aerospace tolerances, and work with complex CAD data.
Demonstrated experience working with aero blades and drawings.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate measurement findings clearly to engineering team management. Ability to work independently and proactively manage priorities
Experience
Essential:
Proven experience programming and operating Zeiss/GOM scan box measurement systems
Hands-on experience with Zeiss Inspect (GOM Inspect / Zeiss Quality Suite)
Experience supporting machining and forging environments, ideally in aerospace or high-integrity manufacturing.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
Desirable:
Professional Engineering status (e.g., Eng Tech, IEng, CEng) registered with an Engineering Council affiliated Institution.
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