At a Glance
- Tasks: Support precision measurement in aerospace manufacturing and develop metrology strategies.
- Company: Leading aerospace engineering firm focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in aerospace engineering.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience with Zeiss/GOM measurement systems required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 for 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
- Professional Engineering status (e.g., Eng Tech, IEng, CEng) registered with an Engineering Council affiliated Institution.
Metrology Engineer in Redditch employer: Spencer Ogden
As a Metrology Engineer at our company, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to precision measurement in the aerospace sector. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to quality that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in their roles.
