Metrology Dimensional Analysis Engineer

Location: Crewe, UK (fully onsite)
Contract Type: PAYE Only - Inside IR35
Pay Rate: Up to £34.85 per hour
Contract End Date: 30/06/2026
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Metrology Dimensional Analysis Engineer to join our team in Crewe, UK. This role focuses on delivering high-quality automotive engineering analysis to support continuous improvement across a diverse vehicle portfolio. You will play a key role in dimensional analysis activities, ensuring alignment with production milestones and maintaining high standards in metrology processes.

Main Goals and Objectives

Deliver automotive engineering analysis to drive consistent quality improvements across vehicle product lines.

Perform Meisterbock, Cubing, and whole vehicle/part dimensional analysis to meet defined metrology process requirements and production milestones.

Oversee all activities within a designated area, including component building, measurement, result interrogation, root cause analysis, and communication of findings.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery: Plan and manage daily project activities for a designated area, report on activity status, collaborate cross-functionally, and work with internal/external suppliers to enhance part and system quality.

Dimensional Measurement: Apply Measurement First Principles, build fixtures/vehicles to specified standards (PDM, AVO, or RPS systems), use measurement equipment to assess parts/subsystems, and produce detailed measurement reports. Identify fitment issues and understand reasons for dimensional deviations.

Problem Analysis: Analyze and manage dimensional/functional issues, provide root cause analysis for simple problems, and compile data-driven analysis reports.

Specialist Knowledge: Stay updated on relevant technology, maintain awareness of relationships with measurement solution partners, and understand broader group processes.

Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a local team, contributing to collective objectives.

Specific Role Information

Assess and evaluate new equipment for departmental use.

Perform daily maintenance of measurement equipment (7 machines) and software (5 systems).

Key Competencies & Qualifications Skills & Experience

Basic knowledge of problem-solving tools and their application.

Ability to conduct root cause analysis for dimensional deviations in parts, areas, or vehicles.

Measurement skills relevant to assigned parts or zones.

Ability to influence colleagues within your area of responsibility.

Understanding of the Product Emergence Process.

Practical & Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of optical and tactile metrology equipment.

Familiarity with Reference Points System, Engineering Drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Basic proficiency in CAD and engineering software, particularly Catia and KVS.

Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Comprehensive knowledge of Polyworks, Powerinspect, and GOMinspect.

Qualifications

HNC in an Engineering discipline or completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship.

National Physical Laboratory relevant module training or equivalent experience.

Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with local Health & Safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge automotive engineering in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for precision, problem-solving, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

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To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

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