Measurement Engineer – Optical and 3D Structured Light

Rolls-Royce


Job Location:

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Measurement Engineer Optical and 3D Structured Light

Bristol

Onsite

SNBG 7 - 10

Why join Rolls-Royce

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As a Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Optical and 3D Structured Light technologies for the Defence UK and International business you will develop programme and industrialise advanced measurement processes utilising 3D scanning equipment. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the accurate and efficient verification of current and next-generation products by applying state-of-the-art optical measurement techniques.

You will play a key role in implementing and optimising measurement solutions to inspect components sub-assemblies and complete products throughout their lifecycleincluding new product introduction production assembly as well as repair and overhaul. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the deployment of innovative metrology solutions that directly enhance product quality process efficiency and manufacturing excellence.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and optimise 3D scanning and structured light measurement programs using appropriate metrology software (e.g. Zeiss Inspect PolyWorks).
  • Validate measurement routines to ensure they meet quality accuracy efficiency and safety standards throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Create clear operational work instructions for optical and 3D scanning inspection processes.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production measurement issues collaborating with operations to resolve challenges.
  • Define and implement setup fixturing and verification procedures that ensure verification processes are robust repeatable and safe for both products and people.

Position qualifications:

  • Professionally qualified engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or national equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
  • Proficient in programming and operating 3D scanning or optical metrology software (e.g. Zeiss Inspect PolyWorks).
  • Strong understanding of inspection and metrology principles with hands-on experience using optical and 3D structured light technologies.
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and general awareness of digital manufacturing systems (e.g. Teamcenter NX).
  • Metrology qualification preferred (e.g. NPL Level 1/2 or NMSA Level 2/3 or equivalent).

This role will require you to hold a Developed Vetting (DV). To start you will require a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you dont currently already have this in place.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Grade:SNBG 7 - 10

For further information please contact:Lizzie Moore -

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

02 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

15 Jul 2026

Required Experience:

IC

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