About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable CMM Metrology Technician to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team, supporting the production and validation of advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment focused on precision engineering, dimensional verification and continuous quality improvement within an AS9100-compliant aerospace setting.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring all manufactured components, assemblies and subcontract-supplied parts meet exacting dimensional and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform dimensional inspection and verification of machined, fabricated, additive manufactured and assembled aerospace components using CMM and laser scanning technologies.
* Program, operate and maintain Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for first-off, in-process and final inspection activities.
* Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
* Interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models and GD&T specifications.
* Produce detailed inspection reports, deviation reports and dimensional data packs.
* Support root cause investigations into dimensional non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
* Verify both internally manufactured components and subcontract-supplied parts.
* Support manufacturing and engineering teams with process capability studies, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure all metrology activities comply with AS9100 quality standards and traceability requirements.
* Maintain calibration awareness and control of inspection and measurement equipment.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a CMM Technician, Metrology Technician or Quality Inspector within aerospace, defence or another high-precision engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
* Experience conducting AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
* Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
* Experience producing dimensional inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.
* Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to right-first-time quality.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely alongside manufacturing, CNC machining and engineering teams.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Hexagon CMM systems.
* Knowledge of PC-DMIS, QUINDOS or similar CMM software.
* Experience using laser scanning or 3D metrology systems.
* Familiarity with portable measuring arms and Hexagon laser scanners.
* Experience inspecting complex 5-axis machined aerospace components.
* Exposure to composite materials, additive manufacturing or UAS airframe structures.
* Understanding of surface profile analysis and reverse engineering inspection techniques.
Qualifications
* Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (NVQ, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) preferred.
* Formal CMM programming certification advantageous.
* Metrology or Quality Inspection training desirable
If you're passionate about precision engineering and want to play a key role in the manufacture of advanced aerospace systems, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year