Metrology Operator in Kidlington

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting‑edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

Alloyed specialises in the rapid design and development of complex, world leading components at the forefront of metal manufacturing technology. Metrology is involved at every stage of the product lifecycle, from early process development through to final quality control. This is an exciting and varied role, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to every stage of manufacture

Alloyed is seeking a Metrology Operator to join our organisation. Your primary responsibilities will be to operate automated and semi‑automated metrology equipment, run established measurement programs, follow defined inspection routines, and load components and fixtures correctly and safely. You will work within the inspection team to support the efficient, accurate, and timely measurement of components.

You will work closely with the metrology, and operations teams, reporting directly to the Metrology Manager in Abingdon where this role will be based. Success in this role will depend on working consistently to the daily plan, maintaining high attention to detail, and being flexible when priorities change depending on the day’s requirements. Training will be provided as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate metrology equipment and run established measurement programs across relevant workstations, including GOM and tensile testing, with potential future support for CMM, XCT, and Alicona workstations
• Follow defined measurement routines, inspection plans, and work instructions to ensure repeatable and accurate results
• Load components, fixtures, and test setups correctly, ensuring parts are handled safely and positioned consistently for measurement
• Work to the agreed daily and weekly plan, communicating progress, delays, or issues clearly to the Metrology Manager and Production Planning team
• Interact with digital route cards, ensuring that progress of components is tracked effectively and any non‑conformances are raised in a timely manner.
• Ensure results are correctly output and uploaded for online processing, reviewing results for errors and repeating measurements where required.
• Support basic equipment checks, housekeeping, and calibration‑related activities to maintain traceability and readiness of the inspection area
• Remain flexible and support changing priorities depending on production, inspection, and project requirements
• Adhere to quality system requirements, safety standards, and good measurement practice at all times
• Conduct other quality inspections as required, to ensure a high quality output.

Essential skills

• Ability to follow work instructions, measurement routines, and inspection plans accurately and consistently
• Comfortable operating technical equipment and working with fixtures, components, and measurement setups
• Organised and able to work to a plan, prioritising work effectively and communicating progress clearly
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing daily priorities and team requirements
• High level of attention to detail
• Hands‑on attitude and willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and quality requirements

Desired skills

• Experience operating or supporting metrology, inspection, testing, or other high‑accuracy technical equipment
• Experience with structured light scanning, CMM, XCT, tensile testing, Alicona, or similar inspection equipment
• Previous experience working in a production, inspection, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering environment
• Basic ability to read engineering drawings or understand dimensional inspection requirements
• Experience loading components into fixtures, following work instructions, or working with repeatable test routines
• Understanding of quality, traceability, calibration, or controlled process requirements
• Confidence using computers to run equipment software, record results, and maintain inspection logs
• Interest in developing metrology skills and progressing into more advanced inspection activities over time