Job Title: Senior Metrology and Surveillance Engineer
Location: WMFTS UK - UK - Bickland Water Road
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Metrology and Surveillance Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Join Watson-Marlow, a global leader in fluid management technology, where your expertise will directly support industries delivering life-sustaining products—from medicines and food to clean water.
We’re looking for a hands-on, technically driven Senior Metrology & Surveillance Engineer to lead the development of advanced measurement systems and surveillance testing that ensure our products perform reliably in critical environments.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Lead surveillance testing programmes, analysing product performance, identifying risks, and driving improvements through data-led insights
Develop and validate metrology methods across dimensional, mechanical, and functional measurements
Take ownership of measurement system analysis (MSA), ensuring robust, accurate and compliant measurement processes
Design and optimise CMM programmes for complex, tight-tolerance components
Create and implement test protocols and technical procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards
Conduct hands-on testing and inspection, producing clear, evidence-based reports
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve technical challenges and support audits
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on combining precision engineering, data analysis, and practical problem-solving, while influencing product performance and reliability at every stage of the lifecycle.
Who you’ll be working with:
You’ll collaborate with a wide range of expert teams across the business, giving you real visibility and influence:
R&D and Product Development teams – contributing metrology expertise to design reviews and product innovation
Quality Engineering and Manufacturing – ensuring measurement systems and inspection processes deliver consistent, high-quality outputs
Supplier Quality and external partners – supporting robust measurement standards across the supply chain
Cross-functional stakeholders – providing data-driven insight during investigations, change control and continuous improvement activities
Audit and compliance teams – presenting technical evidence and ensuring readiness for internal and external audits
Skills/Experience:
We’re seeking a candidate who brings both strong technical expertise and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset:
Essential:
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Significant experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, or measurement systems engineering
Proven ability in CMM programming (e.g. PC-DMIS, Calypso or similar)
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 within regulated manufacturing environments
Experience developing technical procedures, inspection plans, and test protocols
Expertise in statistical analysis, MSA, and capability studies
Desirable:
Experience working with pumps, tubing, or fluid-handling systems
You’ll also bring:
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
A hands-on approach with testing equipment and measurement systems
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Confidence presenting complex data to stakeholders and auditors
A proactive, structured approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement independently
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
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A competitive salary
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Flexible working arrangements
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A generous holiday allowance
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Three days’ paid volunteering leave
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Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
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Gender-neutral parental leave
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15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
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Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
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Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
