Metrology Technician

A Metrology/ CMM Technician is sought a leading precision engineering & manufacturing business who have won significant new programmes with defence & aerospace customers
Metrology Technician
Salary: £35-40000 + benefits  
Location: Nuneaton
This is an interesting and varied responsibility to work for a business that design and manufacture low volume and prototype high precision components and assemblies for a wide range of customers, so this role affords the opportunity to work on customer projects from concept and engineering design through to production.
Duties:
o Measure & inspect complex components & assemblies using CMM and Faro Arm metrology equipment
o Programming of metrology equipment - CMM & Faro Arm
o Undertake quality audits where necessary
o Prepare inspection reports (FAIR & AS9100) for customer
o Ensure metrology equipment is maintained and calibrated
o Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
o Actively seek to improve processes, productivity and 5S
Experience:
Applications are sought from experienced Metrology Technicians or CMM Inspectors / Programmers with significant knowledge of measurement, production quality control and new product introduction within low volume precision engineering or manufacturing, ideally gained with defence, aerospace or similar sector.
o Proven experience working as a Metrology or CMM Technician. Ideally within aerospace, defence or similar precision engineering business
o Capable of operating and programming CMM from customer parts drawing. Experience using Autodesk PowerInspect of similar software
o Operation of other metrology equipment – micrometers, gauges, laser/optical scanners
o Experience compiling FAIR documentation and reports
o Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 and MOD/ NATO standards ideally
o Apprentice trained / engineering qualification (BTEC/ Degree)
o Able to read engineering drawings with a high level of competency understanding GD&T/ tolerance stack ups for high tolerance components and assemblies
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CMM Programmer or Metrology specialist  to join a specialist division of a global manufacturing organisation who are both winning and quoting for significant new business, particularly with defence, aerospace and automotive manufacturers. In return our client is offering an competitive salary and benefits package including contributary pension scheme, life assurance, onsite car parking, 34 days holiday, performance related bonus, In addition the role offers flexible working arrangements plus excellent training and development opportunities. Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the modern organisation who are continuing to invest in modern machinery and infrastructure.
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