Quality Engineer Metrology

📍 France | 🏥 Medical Device Manufacturing

We are supporting a leading medical device manufacturer in their search for an experienced Metrology Quality Engineer to join their site on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a high-impact role focused on establishing and developing an on-site Metrology and Calibration Laboratory, reducing reliance on external providers and improving measurement system capability across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of an internal Metrology and Calibration function
• Develop calibration processes, procedures and schedules for production and test equipment
• Drive Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including Gauge R&R studies
• Support qualification and validation of measurement equipment
• Manage calibration and maintenance programmes to ensure compliance and equipment reliability
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams
• Support investigations, CAPAs and non-conformance activities related to measurement systems
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable regulatory requirements
• Provide technical expertise and help build a sustainable long-term metrology strategy for the site

Requirements

• Proven experience within a medical device, IVD or highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on metrology and calibration experience
• Experience conducting MSA and Gauge R&R studies
• Knowledge of inspection equipment, measurement systems and calibration programmes
• Understanding of ISO 13485 and regulated quality systems
• Experience supporting manufacturing and operational quality activities
• Ability to work independently and drive site-wide improvements

Preferred

• Previous experience setting up or expanding an internal metrology/calibration laboratory
• CMM experience
• Statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
• Experience working directly with production and manufacturing teams