Ashton Fernandes

Metrology Technician with 11+ years of manufacturing experience, specialising in dimensional inspection and measurement validation. Recently completed Level 3 Metrology Technician Apprenticeship at National Physical Laboratory while advancing from Skilled Inspector to CMM Programmer at McLaren Automotive. Experienced with Faro arm, PolyWorks, and ZEISS/GOMM CMM systems, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain quality standards across automotive production lines.

Metrology Technician / CMM Programmer at McLaren Automotive Ltd (2022-09 – Present)

• Perform dimensional inspection of precision automotive components using calibrated measuring equipment to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Using the Faro arm and PolyWorks software to measure/verify parts in the virtual world using CAD data.
• Measure BIW and fully built cars on the ZEISS/GOMM CMM machine.
• Validating torque wrenches.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to fulfil critical measurement requests, consistently achieving metrology KPIs for quality assurance and production support.

Skilled Inspector at McLaren Automotive Ltd (2016-03 – 2022-08)

• Conducted in-process quality inspections across production stages, including body assembly, paint shop, torque assurance, engine bay, and end-of-line validation.
• Logged inspection results quality database and raised Quality Notifications as per process.
• Supported production teams in identifying and resolving quality issues.

Mechanical Assembler at Sanoh UK Manufacturing Ltd (2013-12 – 2016-02)

• Assembled brake clusters for Honda UK, following relevant SOP's depending on the models of cars.
• Interpreted blueprints and work instructions to perform accurate mechanical assembly.
• Conducted quality checks.

Production Level II Operator at TD Packaging Ltd (2012-01 – 2013-11)

• Supported production, filling, and packing line operations in line with SOPs, maintaining consistent output and quality standards.
• Performed in-process quality checks and accurately completed production documentation.
• Maintained a clean, organised, and compliant work environment in line with GMP expectations.
• Stepped into team leader responsibilities when required.

Warehouse Operative at N&B Foods (2011-07 – 2011-12)

• Checked stock levels, making sure they are replenished.
• Trained on different machinery and made sure I safely operated them even when the work was fast paced.
• Worked as per my supervisor's instructions to achieve operational targets and maintain workflow efficiency.

Level 3 Metrology Technician Apprenticeship in Metrology – National Physical Laboratory (NPL) (2025)

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Warehousing & Storage (Level 2 NVQ) – Key Training Ltd (2010 – 2011)

GCSEs – New College Swindon (2009 – 2010)