Job Description:

Job title:  Metrology Engineer

Reference: 51010

Location: Halewood, Merseyside

Duration: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary:  £46,587.88 basic pay per annum (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus) plus 33 days holiday per year (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays) potential earnings up to £59,299.54 detailed below in shift pattern information

GPW Recruitment are partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood to recruit a Metrology Engineer / Measurement Room Specialist

Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of circa 700 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford are currently investing up to £230 million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles.

The role

As the Metrology Engineer / Measurement Room Specialist, you will be part of the plant Quality Department and be responsible for working in both metrology and metallurgical laboratories measuring internal and externally purchased components and supporting the maintenance of measurement systems. You will work with a varied range of teams including engineers, management, production, and maintenance personnel to deliver projects and services which support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment transforming into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.

On Offer as the Metrology Engineer / Measurement Room Specialist

• £46,587.88 basic pay per annum (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus) plus 33 days holiday per year (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays) potential earnings up to £59,299.54 detailed below in shift pattern information
• Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme
• A unique opportunity to access Ford's Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount
• A great salary increasing yearly, along with a competitive pension scheme
• An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room

Hours:

Currently working a 3 shift system;

Earlies: Monday: 6.30am- 3pm Tuesday - Thursday: 7am - 3pm Friday: 7am - 12pm

Lates: Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 11pm Friday: 12pm-5.30pm

Nights: Monday - Thursday: 11pm - 7am Friday: 5.30pm - 11pm

Where you’ll receive a 27.5% shift allowance, you will need to be flexible to work any shift pattern aligned with business requirements. Halewood’s standard hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7:00-15:30 and Friday 7:00-12:30

Qualifications and Experience required by the Metrology Engineer / Measurement Room Specialist

• Completed Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship and an HNC/HND equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Good knowledge of measurement principles and processes.
• Background in metrology laboratory measurement preferable
• Computer literacy - good knowledge of Word, Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to read engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to work in a Team including self-motivated and flexible.
• Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation.
• Experience with CMM, calibration, programming, GDT (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)

External training will be provided to gain further experience, along with a comprehensive internal training plan.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Support commissioning of new measurement equipment.
• Measurement of Internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment.
• Support the development of test methods and continuous improvement opportunities
• Produce measurement reports for components measured.
• Assist with Quality investigations providing measuring support.
• Be able to work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets.

About Ford

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With over 200,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the UK employ over 13,000 individuals.

The Ford+ plan is transforming the business to align the global organisation into an integrated team to accelerate. This is by focusing on the creation of vehicles revising the customers true demands, reduction of costs, to introduce exciting new technology, enhance quality and improve efficiency.

Future Prospects

The business invests significantly in its employee development.

FHTL supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promoting from within based on performance and achievement.

Proposed start date: 

ASAP – Based on personal availability if you accept the offer of employment.

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.

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