Senior Metrology Engineer

Job description

Senior Metrology Engineer Pitstone The Senior Metrology Engineer acts as the technical lead for a defined manufacturing domain or process, providing expert support, coaching and escalation for Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams. The domain specialises in the design, development and implementation of optimal measuring strategies and processes and resolving dimensional issues, optimising the quality and delivery of the production facility.

• Senior authority for metrology, dimensional control and measurement systems.
• Define and optimise measuring strategies (CMM, laser tracker, scanning, vision systems).
• Own capability, accuracy and compliance of measurement systems.
• Approve inspection plans, MSA, gauge R\&R, uncertainty analysis.
• Lead development and deployment of SPC strategies for measurement processes, including key characteristic monitoring and sampling plans.
• Resolve complex dimensional variation problems and lead metrology technology introduction
• Lead CI projects to reduce dimensional defects and measurement cycle time.
• Senior approver for dimensional deviations and concessions.

Benefits

- 8% Bonus

• Excellent Pension - 33 Days Holiday
• Dental - BUPA - Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen Why Safran? - A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment

• We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core

• Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities

• We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. - A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering field
• Essential
• Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry
• Essential
• Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools
• Essential
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies– Essential
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Essential
• Experience deploying APQP standards and tools
• Desirable
• Experience mentoring or developing engineers
• Desirable Here, we craft excellence together.

Get involved

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.