REQ ID: 128962
JOB TITLE: Metrologist
SALARY: £44,925

start date: 22/05/2025
POSTING END DATE: 0/06/2025
LOCATION: Whitley

As a qualified skilled professional at JLR, you’ll bring to life era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. You’ll collaborate with other expert technicians and leaders in skilled roles, who lend their insight to help realise our vision of modern luxury. Your dedication to excellence will ensure our production lines run smoothly and meet the highest quality standards. Craft an exceptional career with us.

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality-focused team, within a state-of-the-art Metrology Laboratory & Remote measurement team based at Whitley. The role of Senior Metrology Technician sits within the Powertrain Metrology team which is part of Engineering Operations – Powertrain Build & Test (EO-10).  The Metrology Team’s function is to support Product Engineering in their objective of creating world class quality vehicles, this is done by providing a world class Metrology service.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The successful applicant will be required to work in the Metrology laboratory & remotely at JLR sites based on business needs. They will join a multi-skilled team of Engineers and Metrology Technicians in delivering the following: -

• Measurement of a multitude of Automotive components using specified measurement equipment
• Daily activities to support operation of the Metrology laboratory 
• Producing comprehensive measurement reports
• Supporting verification activities such as internal MSA, SPC using QDAS
• Technical support to customers, including supporting problem investigations on dimensional equipment in areas outside the lab
• Creation of process / procedures
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Knowledge in portable measuring equipment i.e. Romer, Leica Tracker, GOM, Polyworks 
• Proficient in programming CMMs using PC-DMIS, Calypso or Quindos
• Programming surface texture measurement machines – Desirable
• First principal measuring equipment (Micrometres, verniers, height gauge etc)
• Can proficiently read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T)
• Computer literate i.e. Excel, PowerPoint & other Microsoft applications
• Understanding or familiarity with automotive systems, practices and procedures (ISO/IATF 16949, ISO 17025, etc.)

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.