HTRC Metrology Technician

There is an exciting opportunity for a Technician to support Operations within the High Temperature Research Centre Metrology Department based in Coventry.

This role will involve supporting the manufacturing process from initial request through to delivery of components, including but not limited to:

Maintaining a safe working environment for one’s self and others in line with HTRC Health & Safety processes and procedures. Execute efficient and effective inspection processes to ensure conforming and on-time delivery to our customers. Following working processes whilst ensuring route cards and work instructions are followed without deviation. Responsibility for the care of Metrology Lab equipment, including some preventative maintenance and asset care. Supporting the manufacturing engineers in creating cost estimates, lead times and route cards Contributing to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities Supporting various activities required for the running of the Metrology department.

Person Specification

The successful candidate must have a level of technical knowledge that will allow them to contribute as member of the Metrology team.

Required:

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience Experience in any Metrology / inspection techniques

Desirable:

Experience in any of the following data analysis software e.g., Polyworks, Volume Graphics, GOM inspect. Experience in any of the following inspection acquisition techniques: Tactile dimensional measurement e.g. first principles, CMM (MCOSMOS) Non-contact data capture e.g. XCT, 3D optical scanning (GOM, Alicona)

For more information, please see the job description attached.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. 

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. 

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. 

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. 

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.