Metrology Engineer

Metrology Engineer - 6-Month Contract Location: Oxfordshire Working Arrangement: Minimum 80% onsite About the Company An innovative company, established in 2021, is dedicated to commercialising next-generation electric motor technology and intellectual property for the emerging electrification aerospace market. Their technology leads the way in delivering hybrid and all-electric propulsion solutions across Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and General Aviation (GA). Operating from a state-of-the-art 39,000 sq ft facility in Oxfordshire, the company's ultra-high-performance, low-weight axial-flux motors and power electronics are smaller, lighter, and more robust than competing technologies. The site includes advanced engineering labs, custom test and validation facilities, and full-scale manufacturing capability. The Opportunity *We're looking for an experienced Metrology Engineer to join the team on a 6-month contract. *This role has been created due to increased project workload and the need to further strengthen data robustness and metrology capability. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure precise measurement processes and calibration standards are consistently achieved. *This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge electric propulsion development within a fast-moving, innovative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities *Work closely with the Design Team, providing measurement insights and feedback into design reviews. *Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) to validate data accuracy and reliability. *Support and assist with calibration activities, ensuring measurement consistency. *Deliver operational metrology tasks that improve measurement maturity and drive cost reduction. *Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and process integrity. Essential Skills & Experience *Proven ability to work effectively with design and engineering teams. *Strong analytical mindset - able to ask the right questions and clearly articulate reasoning. *Hands-on experience with MSAs, calibration, and CMM equipment. *Confident in working with and interpreting measurement data. Working Environment *Minimum 80% onsite presence. *37.5-hour working week (core hours 9:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday / Early finish on Friday) *Flexible, collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and innovation. Further Information For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jamie Birch at the Shorterm Group via email at