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Senior Metrology Manager

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Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Position: Senior Metrology Manager

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £55-60K, commensurate with experience

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Metrology Manager, to join an established & growing client in the Sheffield area.

You will lead and manage, at senior level, all metrology / CMM activities within the organisation, ensuring accurate measurement, inspection, and analysis of aerospace castings and patterns while maintaining compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Measurement and dimensional analysis of all patterns and castings with support from the departmental manager.
Operation, maintenance, and performance of : Faro scanning arm, Hexagon scanning arm, Hexagon Coordinate Measurement Machines with support from the departmental manager.
Lead and oversee CMM inspection activities, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with aerospace standards with support from the departmental manager.
Establish, implement, and maintain CMM accuracy checks, validation routines, and verification processes.
Develop and enforce inspection procedures, operating standards, and best practices across the CMM department.
Liaise with the departmental manager to manage from a senior level the day-to-day operations of the CMM / metrology department.
Ensure servicing, calibration, and certification of all measuring and inspection equipment in line with ISO and aerospace standards.
Lead participation in NCR meetings, providing technical input, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Interface directly with customers, including attending virtual and in-person meetings to discuss inspection results, quality concerns, and technical requirements.
Ensure official routing and inspection processes are strictly adhered to at all times.
Ensure availability and effective use of latest metrology software, maintaining proficiency within the team (e.g., PC-DMIS).
Collaborate with Production Teams to ensure inspection priorities align with production schedules and delivery targets.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within metrology, including process optimisation, cycle time reduction, and capability enhancement.
Ensure full compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100), customer specifications, and internal quality systems.
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and traceability for all inspection activities.
Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) related to metrology and inspection.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Reference: 225236330

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Senior Metrology Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Position: Senior Metrology Manager

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £55-60K, commensurate with experience

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Metrology Manager, to join an established & growing client in the Sheffield area.

You will lead and manage, at senior level, all metrology / CMM activities within the organisation, ensuring accurate measurement, inspection, and analysis of aerospace castings and patterns while maintaining compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Measurement and dimensional analysis of all patterns and castings with support from the departmental manager.
Operation, maintenance, and performance of : Faro scanning arm, Hexagon scanning arm, Hexagon Coordinate Measurement Machines with support from the departmental manager.
Lead and oversee CMM inspection activities, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with aerospace standards with support from the departmental manager.
Establish, implement, and maintain CMM accuracy checks, validation routines, and verification processes.
Develop and enforce inspection procedures, operating standards, and best practices across the CMM department.
Liaise with the departmental manager to manage from a senior level the day-to-day operations of the CMM / metrology department.
Ensure servicing, calibration, and certification of all measuring and inspection equipment in line with ISO and aerospace standards.
Lead participation in NCR meetings, providing technical input, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Interface directly with customers, including attending virtual and in-person meetings to discuss inspection results, quality concerns, and technical requirements.
Ensure official routing and inspection processes are strictly adhered to at all times.
Ensure availability and effective use of latest metrology software, maintaining proficiency within the team (e.g., PC-DMIS).
Collaborate with Production Teams to ensure inspection priorities align with production schedules and delivery targets.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within metrology, including process optimisation, cycle time reduction, and capability enhancement.
Ensure full compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100), customer specifications, and internal quality systems.
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and traceability for all inspection activities.
Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) related to metrology and inspection.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
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Reference: 225236330

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