Metrology Inspection and Product Quality Manager

About the role

The Metrology, Inspection & Product Quality Manager leads inspection and metrology technology strategy, inspection method development, and product approval authority for Powertech's propulsion programmes, including turbofan, micro‑jet and piston engines.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the inspection and metrology technology roadmap and capital investment plan for advanced equipment such as CMM, optical systems, laser scanning, industrial CT and inspection automation.
• Hold final approval authority for supplier product approvals, APQP, PPAP (AS9145) and first‑article inspection (AS9102) across all propulsion programmes.
• Own inspection and metrology activities during NPI, from prototype through FAI approval and production release, defining inspection concepts, datum strategies and key characteristics.
• Manage non‑conformance, material review records and concession requests, coordinating with design engineering and supply chain.
• Lead and mentor the Metrology, Inspection & Product Quality Engineering team, establishing standards and governance aligned with aerospace quality requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Metrology Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace inspection, metrology, product quality, supplier quality or industrialisation.

Required skills

• GD&T, datum systems and measurement uncertainty.
• Measurement systems analysis and statistical process control.
• Experience with CMM, optical inspection systems, laser scanning, industrial CT and in‑process gauging.
• Inspection automation and NDT techniques.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and AS9145 standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for machined, sheet‑metal and cast aerospace components.