Senior Metrology Engineer - Reading

Senior Metrology Engineer

AWE has opportunities for highly skilled Senior Metrologists to contribute to some of the UK's most critical and technically engaging programmes. We are looking for experts who excel in precision measurement and enjoy working with complex geometries in fast-paced, high‑stakes environments. Join us and play a pivotal role in supporting mission‑critical trials by programming and operating ultra‑high‑precision Co‑ordinate Measurement Machines, using the Quindos programming language and a range of advanced metrology equipment. If you're ready to apply your expertise to work that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Location : RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking

Package: £49,480 - £78,200 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role
Working within the Metrology Development team, a Senior Metrology Engineer primarily programs CMMs for critical components using Quindos and producing accurate Work Instructions. Additional duties can include supporting new technology introduction, contributing to forward planning across metrology and inspection areas, and apprentice development.

As a Senior Metrology Engineer at AWE, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse, mission-critical project/programmes. Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include:

• Programming CMMs using the Quindos programming language.
• Measuring critical components using high precision CMMs and other metrology equipment.
• Managing their workload through the lab, including workflow planning and scheduling, Workload Tasking, Process sign-off and problem report management.
• Ensure equipment availability, co-ordinate maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure safe and secure operations in the Metrology laboratory.
• Manage personal 5S adherence in the laboratory.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, a Senior Metrology Engineer should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Program CMMs and other metrology equipment using Quindos and software such as PC‑DMIS, applying Cartesian and 3D polar co‑ordinate systems.
• Run measurement programs for complex components, including program transfer and prove‑out for operational areas.
• Plan and manage workloads, ensuring timely completion of task reviews and resolution of problem reports.
• Support forward equipment planning across metrology and inspection areas, with a focus on Metrology Development.
• Maintain high laboratory standards through personal 5S activities.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Hybrid working is available for these roles on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2-3 days onsite per week.