GRADUATE QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER

Mindtrace.ai; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Company pension

Hybrid friendly work environment

Growth opportunity at an early-stage

Job summary

Mindtrace.ai is seeking a Graduate Quality Control Engineer to join our data operations and quality assurance team in Manchester. You will ensure the highest accuracy of 2D image annotations used to train our AI models for defect detection, working closely with engineers and data scientists.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong visual analysis, and the ability to follow structured annotation and QC protocols.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong visual analysis skills.
• Ability to follow structured annotation and QC protocols with high consistency.
• Familiarity with image data and interest in computer vision applications.
• Comfortable using digital annotation platforms and working with structured data (e.g., spreadsheets).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Maintain high accuracy in 2D image annotations used to train AI models.
• Collaborate with data operations and QA teams to ensure data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual analysis

QC protocols

Image data

Computer vision

Annotation tools

Spreadsheets

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

LabelStudio

VGG Image Annotator

Job description

ABOUT US:

We’re an AI-focused startup, led by experienced entrepreneurs and supported by leading investors. We are building brain-inspired, intelligent systems to maximally exploit the functionality and performance of compute devices in smart manufacturing applications. Our trademarked technology continuously learns new use cases from unlabeled data using only a few reference examples.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the company, as we scale across multiple customers and industry domains from automotive, aerospace, defense to heavy industries.

We are based in central Manchester. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

ROLE:

We are seeking a Graduate Quality Control Engineer to join our data operations and quality assurance team. This role focuses on maintaining the highest standards of accuracy in 2D image annotations used to train and evaluate our AI models for defect detection.

WHAT DO WE OFFER:

• Market competitive compensation package
• Company pension
• Hybrid friendly work environment
• Growth opportunity at an early-stage startup

ESSENTIAL:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong visual analysis skills.
• Ability to follow structured annotation and QC protocols with high consistency.
• Familiarity with image data and interest in computer vision applications.
• Comfortable using digital annotation platforms and working with structured data (e.g., spreadsheets).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Available to work from Manchester office (minimum 3 days in the office Tue-Thurs mandatory).

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with relevant programs such as Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Data Science, Data Labelling and Quality Assurance for AI.
• Experience with annotation tools such as LabelStudio, VGG Image Annotator.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or defect types in industrial components.
• Interest in AI-driven visual inspection and data-centric AI development.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.