AddQual
Junior Metrology Engineer
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Junior Metrology Engineer
AddQual Ltd is looking for a Junior Metrology Engineer to join our team in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer with one to three years’ relevant experience to develop their skills while applying advanced measurement techniques within aerospace manufacturing and other highly regulated industries.
As a Junior Metrology Engineer, you will conduct and support the management of precision measurement and data-analysis activities for complex components and assemblies. You will help ensure compliance with engineering specifications using AddQual’s industry-leading metrology systems, software, and processes. You will also contribute to the development of measurement methodologies, improve inspection accuracy, and support greater efficiency across customer projects.
At AddQual, we bring decades of experience in aerospace and medical component manufacturing. We use cutting-edge non-contact scanning, 3D printing, and digital design tools to help customers reduce costs, minimize waste, and shorten lead times through metrology and data-driven decision-making.
Role Responsibilities
- Perform and support precision measurement and data analysis of components, assemblies, tooling, and fixtures.
- Develop, validate, and optimize measurement processes to improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
- Support non-contact data capture using optical scanning systems such as GOM or Alicona by creating and modifying 3D scanning programs.
- Ensure 'Best Practice' is adopted in the design of measurement systems and inspection strategies for specific project requirements.
- Lead capability studies and measurement system analysis (MSA) to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
- Select appropriate measurement equipment, fixtures, and data-capture methods.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.
- Produce clear inspection reports, technical summaries, and visual data presentations.
- Support first-article inspection, production validation, and component approval activities.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and project teams.
- Contribute to product-development activities, including design, prototyping, and productionisation.
- Conduct root-cause investigations and support the development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Identify dimensional trends, process variation, and opportunities for improvement.
- Liaise with customers and suppliers to maintain quality and technical integrity.
- Provide technical guidance and support to metrology technicians when appropriate.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across AddQual’s metrology systems and processes, to reduce lead-time, reduce cost, and minimize the chance of non-conformance.
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Key Requirements
- Minimum three years’ experience and technical expertise in metrology, precision measurement, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or a related field.
- A degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or metrology engineering or equivalent experience and qualifications.
- Experience with metrology software such as ZEISS Inspect or PolyWorks is a distinct advantage.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, FAIRs, MSA, APQP, and CI activities.
- Understanding of dimensional inspection, measurement principles, and data analysis.
- A'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
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Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
- GOM optical measurement systems.
- Non-contact data capture and 3D optical scanning.
- Alicona measurement systems.
- Measurement system analysis and measurement uncertainty.
- Inspection fixture design.
- Aerospace component inspection.
- AS9100, ISO 13485, or IATF 16949 quality requirements.
- Root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes.
Candidates do not need to have experience with every listed system. Training and development will be provided to support the successful applicant’s continued technical growth.
Why Join AddQual?
At AddQual, we provide development and training opportunities to ensure that you continually enhance your skills and technical expertise. You will benefit from:
- Hands-on experience with advanced metrology technologies.
- Exposure to complex aerospace and precision-engineering projects.
- Training in specialist measurement equipment and software.
- Mentoring from experienced metrology professionals.
- Opportunities to work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
- Career-development and progression opportunities.
- A company pension.
- Eligibility for a performance bonus.
- A growing business that values technical excellence, data integrity, and innovation.
Job Details
- Job type: Full-time, permanent
- Location: Derby
- Working arrangement: On-site
- Schedule: Eight-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
- Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
- Additional pay: Performance bonus
- Benefits: Company pension
If you are a meticulous and motivated early-career engineer who wants to make an impact through metrology, advanced measurement, and data-driven insight, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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