Metrology Engineer

1 month ago

Reading, United Kingdom AWE plc Full time
AWE have an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops the inspection processes to certify the quality of Nuclear Weapon products. We are recruiting a Dimensional Inspection engineer specialist to join the dynamic friendly team that 'making amazing happen'.

Ideally, you will have a strong manufacturing background preferably with an emphasis on precision engineering and have experience using a first-principle measurement and a range of measuring equipment including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Preferred candidates may have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and hold qualifications to HNC level in mechanical engineering or manufacturing technology.

All training will be provided as well as a career path as a professional metrologist. We encourage and support personal growth in a broad range of skills to enable you to fulfil your potential. You will take up the challenge to deliver the inspection service with a friendly team working across AWE.

Metrology Engineer - Dimensional Inspection

Location - Reading/Basingstoke

Salary - Starting from £37,860, depending on skills and experience

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
  • A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site


Duties to include:

  • Work with product development teams to identify metrology methods to suit product verification needs.
  • Evaluate differing inspection technologies to identify those most suited.
  • Develop and implement metrology / dimensional inspection methods and processes.
  • Sound workshop experience in the application of inspection quality tools and techniques, production activities and processes.
  • Inspection practices, use of inspection equipment, setting up of components/assemblies.
  • Basic understanding of measurement uncertainty analysis
  • Experience of and ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T) and technical specifications.
  • Basic understanding of problem resolution and continuous improvement tools and techniques. e.g. accredited by Yellow Belt and Green Belt programmes.
  • Knowledge of practical applications of 6-sigma methodology.
  • Desirable - knowledge or experience in Quindos and PcDmis programming software; however, we welcome all candidates with CMM technology experience.


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Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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