Metrology Manager

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2 months ago

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Contract: Permanent

An opportunity has opened up for an experienced Metrology Manager to lead and develop a modernising metrology and measurement function within a busy manufacturing environment.

The department is undergoing positive change, with investment in new equipment and a clear focus on improving capability, efficiency and data-driven decision making. This role will suit someone who enjoys both leading people and being hands-on with advanced measurement technology.

The Metrology Manager role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the metrology and laboratory function, ensuring all customer and internal measurement and testing requirements are met accurately, safely and on time.

You’ll lead a team of measurement and metallurgical technicians, drive continuous improvement within the lab, and act as the technical authority for measurement strategy, equipment utilisation and programming.

Key responsibilities of Metrology Manager include:

Leading and managing the metrology and laboratory team, including workload planning, training, competency development and appraisals
Overseeing the operation, maintenance and calibration of all measurement and inspection equipment
Ensuring control plans and customer-defined test schedules are met consistently
Programming and optimising metrology equipment such as CMMs, 3D scanning and related software
Investigating product or process non-conformities and supporting root cause analysis
Creating, monitoring and reporting relevant KPIsDriving continuous improvement across measurement capability, accuracy and efficiency
Driving continuous improvement across measurement capability, accuracy and efficiency
Acting as a technical point of contact for customer quality concerns
Ensuring compliance with internal systems, procedures and control plans
What we’re looking for from Metrology Manager candidates

This role is open to candidates from a range of manufacturing sectors, not limited to automotive, provided you have strong metrology leadership and technical capability.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Proven experience managing or leading a metrology or measurement function
• Strong working knowledge of measurement and lab equipment such as CMMs, 3D scanning systems and associated software (e.g. PC-DMIS, PolyWorks or similar)
• Programming experience with metrology equipment
• A methodical, data-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to interpret and apply customer specifications and industry standards
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead and influence a technical team

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Measurement, Metrology, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering or a related discipline is preferred

Why this role?

• A genuine opportunity to shape and modernise a metrology department
• Investment in new equipment and technology
• A leadership role with real influence on quality and process improvement
• Stable, days-based role with no shift work

This role reports into the Plant Quality leadership and plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, customer confidence and continuous improvement across the business.

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