Metrology Engineer in Birmingham

Metrology Engineer

Key Areas of Responsibility, Duties and Deliverables Expected

Responsibilities

• Write, create and edit measurement programs using measurement software – PC-DMIS.
• Write and edit programs for the Zeiss (GOM) Scanbox using Zeiss Inspect software.
• Assist the business by supporting NPI, Tooling, Manufacturing and Quality departments with Metrology activities.
• Measure mouldings and gauges/fixtures as requested, providing data analysis with professional reports, e. g. FAIRs / ISIR.
• Create measurement reports to satisfy customer standards and pre-requisites, both internal and external.
• Confidently advise and discuss measurement activities that are undertaken.
• Perform measurement tasks efficiently and proactively, ensuring a high standard of work ethic supported by Metrology knowledge and attributes.
• Use hand-held measurement tools, i. e. Vernier, Micrometer, DTI etc.
• Understand GD&T and work with specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Apply basic first principle measurement attributes.
• Be responsible for TPM of work areas and equipment, ensuring functionality and availability are optimised.
• Assist with GD&T support to the wider business when requested.
• Conduct measurement activities such as MSA, Cpk and SPC.
• Support meetings when requested for Metrology input.
• Mentor and assist with the upskilling of other team members.
• Ensure measurement programs are produced to a high standard and coach best practice to others.
• Use Microsoft programmes including Power Point and Excel.
• Utilise Minitab software where required.
• General Responsibilities & Duties
• Adhere to company quality awareness.
• Meeting Health and Safety standards, supporting others to do the same.
• Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks.
• Any other reasonable duties required.

Personal Attributes

• Effective communicator across various levels of the business, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work unsupervised with a positive attitude and methodical mindset.
• Confident in decision making.
• High attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset.
• Motivated and driven to help achieve departmental and wider business goals.

Required Education, Skills, Training and Experience

Education

Essential

• Maths and English qualifications.

Skills

Essential

• Metrology skillset gained from industry.
• Quality background.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• First principle measurement experience.
• PC-DMIS knowledge.
• Dimensional analysis.
• GD&T.
• ISIR / PPIR / FAIR.
• MSA, Cpk and SPC.
• Minitab.
• Ability to interpret calibration standards.
• Ability to compile uncertainty budgets.

Desirable

• CAD software package knowledge.
• Training

Essential

• PC-DMIS training.
• Industry trained in Metrology, e. g. Hexagon, LK or Poly Works course completion.
• NPL Dimensional Courses.
• QA certification.
• MSA training.
• SPC training.
• Cpk training.
• Six Sigma.
• Zeiss Inspect training.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a Metrology environment.
• Ability to operate CMM equipment.
• Ability to operate Portable Arm equipment with scanning capabilities.
• Ability to write and modify PC-DMIS programs.

Desirable

• Knowledge of programming and operation of Zeiss (GOM) Scanbox.
• Calibration experience within a laboratory environment.
• Experience working within the Automotive industry.
• Core Values

We pride ourselves on our attitude & culture. It is essential that our Core Values are met irrespective of the job role.

TRUST

Belief and confidence in the reliability of what we do and how we behave.

OPENNESS

Acting with sincerity and transparency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Taking ownership of our actions and behaviours and delivering our objectives.

RESPECT

Positive behaviours and actions towards others for their abilities, qualities and achievements.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Applying an enterprising mindset to create new opportunities for change, growth for personal and/or business success.

AGILITY

Operating with a rapid and continuous approach to grow our business and our competitive advantage.

• Health & Safety Responsibilities
• Set a good example of safe behaviour, particularly to new entrants and young persons.
• Work in a safe manner and observe site Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided to ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others.
• Correctly use the protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Report any safety concerns promptly to their Supervisor and take action to prevent injury if it is safe to do so.
• Report all injuries that occur at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
• Help in the investigation of accidents to prevent recurrence.
• Additional Information

This role is based at WHS Plastics Minworth; however, support across all sites may be required.

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role.

It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties, responsibilities or location at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related or a logical reassignment for the position.

The company will, where possible, take into account your personal circumstances.

Equal Opportunities

WHS Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.

Every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of discrimination.

We recruit, employ, retain, promote, discipline, terminate and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants based on qualifications, performance and competence.

All employees and applicants will be treated in line with current legislation and will not discriminate against any of the protected characteristics.

If you feel you're the right fit for this position, please click ‘Apply’ to join our team!

Please note: We operate an exclusive recruitment partnership with Owen Daniels and therefore kindly request no agency contact.

For any recruitment-related enquiries, please contact Owen Daniels directly.