Metrology Technician

We are looking for a talented Metrology Technician to join our team specialising in Quality in Darlington, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening measurement capability by ensuring measurement equipment and supporting tools are calibrated; MSA's exist and are valid and fully aligned to specification.
• Creating, maintaining, and improving measurement programs that support production and engineering requirements.
• Support the global Critical Parameter Management (CPM) initiative by coordinating with the global Subject Matter Expert (SME) on CPM. Implement the defined CPM initiatives in the EMEA region. Influence design and the manufacturability of products by supporting GD&T interpretation on drawings, the accurate use of datums as defined on the drawings in measurement programs, providing feedback on dimensional stack up analysis, and contributing to tolerance decisions on drawings.
• Gather variable data through physically measuring parts to support product development, defining the root cause of quality issues (BIS & AIS failures), and performing capability analysis when required.
• Enhance operator capability by training and developing measurement operators across EMEA production plants.

Qualifications

• Applied metrology expertise across dimensional, mechanical, optical, electrical or related measurement sciences.
• Laboratory management understanding, including quality systems such as ISO 17025, ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Advanced M&TE capability, including programming, operation and troubleshooting of measurement systems.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to engineers, operators, and quality leaders.

Education & Experience

• Secondary education completion or equivalent experience meeting regional regulatory standards.
• Relevant technical certification (e.g., regional accreditation or a two-year technical/engineering qualification).