Metrologist

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture funded company built with world class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world's fastest, smartest, and best equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

Alloyed specialises in the rapid design and development of complex, world leading components at the forefront of metal manufacturing technology. Metrology is involved at every stage of the product lifecycle, from early process development through to final quality control. This is an exciting and varied role, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to every stage of manufacture.

Alloyed is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to join our organisation. Your primary responsibilities will be to compose detailed CMM programmes to inspection high performance components. Responsibilities extend to process improvement in relation to CMM programming and operation. Use of other Metrology equipment will be required - training provided where needed. You will work within the Metrology team to ensure the efficient and accurate execution of this process. Your attention to detail, and commitment to quality will be critical in producing Alloyed's components.

You will work closely with the engineering and operations teams, and report directly to the Metrology Manager in Abingdon where this role will be based. Training will be provided as required.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operation of CMM Metrology equipment - Hexagon / PC-DIMIS. Renishaw Agility / Modus
• CMM process development and improvement
• Support project teams throughout product development
• Support and organise tool calibration to retain traceability & Maintain accurate logs of measured parts
• Share knowledge with metrology team to enhance overall team capabilities

Essential skills

• Experience in CMM programming using Hexagon / PC-DIMIS. Renishaw Agility / Modus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / GD&T- Review engineering drawings for measurability/ inaccuracies and application - provide detailed feedback to engineering project teams
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Organised and able to work independently, but also to collaborate with a diverse, fast moving team
• Hands on attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• High level of attention to detail and appreciation of need for robust and efficient metrology processes
• Experience working in high accuracy engineering environment

Desired skills

• Design and manufacture of jigs/ fixturing used for measurement - Fusion / Rhino
• Computer coding/ data analysis skills
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control/ Measurement Systems Analysis/ Gauge R&R
• Willing to work flexible hours if required