Metrology Applications Engineer

Our client is a measurement specialist solving manufacturing challenges across aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and precision engineering industries.

We’re looking for an experienced, competent engineering professional who can adapt to various challenging technical scenarios and provide comprehensive solutions to customers. A proactive team player capable who is good in front of clients, whilst being technically competent. A background in mechanical or science is a must, and metrology experience is vital. 

-        Manages and delivers client metrology projects on time, to a high technical standard and to the satisfaction of clients. 

-        Underpin their position as a technically excellent metrology solutions provider through delivery of equipment demonstrations and technical proposals.

-        Support the sale and implementation of metrology equipment and projects through pre and post sales work. 

Key Responsibilities

-        Developing and delivering complex metrology solutions to our client base in medical, automotive and Aerospace applications. 

-        Designing and developing metrology fixtures, producing engineering drawings and manufacturing data. Testing and producing robust, reproducible metrology programs to clients.

-        Owning and running custom projects, developing solid delivery plans, managing customer expectations, organizing and coordinating with service and operations teams for smooth delivery. 

-        Solving technical challenges which arise in projects without supervision proactively and with urgency.

-        Work with the sales team to deliver on-site and in-house demonstrations of metrology systems and develop a solution based on the outcome the customer requires. 

-        Coordinate with other Technical Delivery Team members to provide managerial cover for Head of Technical Delivery when absent 

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

-        Bachelors / Masters in Mechanical Engineering or relevant science. 

-        2-5 years working as a metrologist or quality engineer. 

-        Good metrology knowledge, including calibration uncertainty, Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) and Measurement Systems Analysis.

-        Programming complex metrology Systems e.g. CMMs, vision systems. 

-        problem solving skills to deal with the challenging technical demands of clients. 

-        Project management knowledge 

-        Strong organisation and communication

-        Commercial awareness

-        Mechanical design of Metrology Fixtures

-        Proficient in Solidworks or similar CAD package.

-        Clean full driving licence

Desirable

-        Robotics or industrial automation experience. 

-        Software and programming experience.