Principal Engineer in Manufacturing Metrology
coventryun · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Coventry, England, United Kingdom
- Full-time · Principal
- £51K–£58K per year
Provide technical leadership for measurement capability, industrial services and research delivery in manufacturing metrology.
Compensation
Competitive starting salary range from £51,090 up to £58,301 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of metrology projects
- Select appropriate measurement strategies
- Plan inspection activities and interpret results
- Ensure measurement uncertainty, traceability, repeatability and suitability of methods
- Work with industrial partners and academic colleagues to scope and cost projects
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent qualification in metrology, mechanical or manufacturing engineering, physics, or a relevant discipline, or substantial equivalent professional engineering experience. A relevant postgraduate qualification and professional registration, or progress towards it, would be advantageous.
- Nice to have: large-volume or portable measurement
- Nice to have: automated inspection
- Nice to have: CAD-based analysis
- Nice to have: measurement system analysis