Metrology Inspection and Product Quality Manager

About the role

The Metrology, Inspection & Product Quality Manager will lead the inspection and metrology strategy for Powertech’s propulsion programmes, covering turbofan, micro‑jet and piston engines. Reporting to senior engineering leadership, the role combines measurement technology planning with product quality authority over supplier approvals and first‑article inspections.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the inspection and metrology technology roadmap aligned with propulsion program needs.
• Lead capital investment planning for advanced equipment such as CMMs, optical systems, laser scanners, industrial CT, in‑process gauging and automation.
• Establish metrology laboratory and incoming‑inspection facilities.
• Hold final approval authority for supplier product submissions across all programmes.
• Govern supplier APQP reviews, including process flow, PFMEA, control plans and measurement‑system analysis.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, industrialisation, supply‑chain and supplier development teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience in metrology, inspection engineering or product quality within aerospace or defence environments.
• Strong understanding of propulsion‑related inspection requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage capital‑intensive equipment programmes.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and decision‑making skills.

Required skills

• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Optical inspection systems
• Laser scanning technology
• Industrial Computed Tomography (CT)
• In‑process gauging and inspection automation
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Control plans and measurement‑system analysis