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Metrology Engineer

DCS Recruitment
Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom
Last week
£42,000 – £52,000 pa

Salary

£42,000 – £52,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Overtime Pension scheme Ongoing training and development 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Metrology Engineer

Deeside, North Wales
£42,000 - £52,000 + Benefits + Overtime
Permanent | Full Time

A growing precision engineering and inspection business is looking to appoint an experiencedMetrology Engineer to join their team in Deeside. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in dimensional inspection, CMM programming and quality control to work on complex, high-spec components for aerospace, defence, automotive and advanced manufacturing customers.

You'll play a key role in ensuring parts meet exacting standards, supporting both internal production and customer projects, and working closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams.

What you'll be doing

  • Carrying out dimensional inspection of components and assemblies using CMMs, FARO Arms, laser scanning systems and conventional metrology equipment.

  • Creating, editing and optimising CMM programs using software such as PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, MCOSMOS, Aberlink or similar.

  • Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T requirements.

  • Producing accurate inspection reports, FAIRs and other quality documentation.

  • Supporting root cause analysis and non-conformance investigations.

  • Liaising with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering teams to resolve dimensional and process issues.

  • Completing first-off, in-process and final inspections.

  • Supporting calibration and maintenance of metrology equipment.

  • Contributing to continuous improvement across inspection and quality processes.

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience as a Metrology Engineer, CMM Programmer or Senior Inspector.

  • Strong understanding of GD&T.

  • Experience using CMM equipment and portable metrology systems.

  • Ability to read complex engineering drawings with confidence.

  • Background in precision engineering, aerospace, automotive or defence manufacturing.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Desirable experience

  • 3D scanning or reverse engineering.

  • Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001.

  • CAD experience.

  • Experience with PolyWorks or PC-DMIS.

Qualifications

  • Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.

  • Metrology or quality-related certifications would be an advantage.

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary.

  • Overtime opportunities.

  • Pension scheme.

  • Ongoing training and development.

  • Modern inspection and manufacturing environment.

  • Career progression within a growing business.

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

This would suit someone who enjoys working in ahands-on technical role where accuracy, quality and continuous improvement really matter.

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