Job Title
Metrology Programmer
Ref #
59109
Date posted
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Quality
Department
Complex Analysis Quality - Metrology
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-14)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
We are recruiting for a Metrology Programmer role to be based in Woking. The purpose of the role to examine and measure components to ensure they meet the high-quality standards required by McLaren Automotive.
What You'll Do
The role of Metrology Technician encompasses the following activities:

  • Reading drawings and following McLaren quality plans and other specifications to obtain product information
  • Verifying dimensional accuracy of components and / or tooling used within the manufacturing process
  • Notifying supervisor / team leader when the product fails to meet standards
  • Report measurement data to the relevant internal customers

What You'll Bring
  • Significant level of experience in metrology / inspection 
  • Mechanical engineering background, preferably with experience in the Automotive or Aerospace industry 
  • Ability to read engineering drawings with good understanding of GD&T 
  • Experience in using Catia V5
  • Experience in using and programming CMMs’ with PC-Dmis or Polyworks software essential 
  • Experience in using portable measuring equipment – Faro and Romer 
  • Knowledge of Delcam PowerInspect & Polyworks software would be advantageous 
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite 
  • City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or similar is required 
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:
  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.