Quality Engineer

W Talent; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Coleshill is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee high-precision inspection activities and implement quality assurance strategies. The role involves programming FARO arms and CMM systems while collaborating with various departments to ensure the highest quality standards. Competitive salary up to £40,000, along with holidays, bonuses, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40,000

20 days holiday + public holidays + Christmas break

End-of-year performance bonus

Company events

On-site parking

Company pension

Perkbox benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality, metrology, or inspection roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in FARO arm operating and ideally programming with Polyworks software.
• Experience with CMM operation/programming (QCT Quantum 4 ideal).

Responsibilities

• Operate and program FARO arms for component inspection and validation.
• Support operation/programming of CMM systems at a secondary site.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Skills

FARO arm operating

CMM operation/programming

GD&T understanding

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical or engineering qualifications

Tools

Polyworks software

CMM systems

Job description

Overview

Quality Engineer – Coleshill, Birmingham • Full-Time, Permanent

Role

As a Quality Engineer, you'll take ownership of high-precision inspection activities and lead the implementation of quality assurance strategies. You'll be hands-on in metrology operations, particularly using FARO arm and CMM systems while collaborating across departments to drive continual improvement and ensure the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and program FARO arms for component inspection and validation using Polyworks software.
• Support operation/programming of CMM systems (QCT Quantum 4 with QCT software) at a secondary site.
• Utilise PMI data and GD&T principles to develop datum reporting strategies.
• Analyse inspection results and prepare detailed, actionable reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve nonconformances and apply corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain inspection standards, control plans, and calibration schedules.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly reviews.
• Support continuous improvement through trend analysis and process optimisation recommendations.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Relevant technical or engineering qualifications preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in quality, metrology, or inspection roles within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in FARO arm operating and ideally programming with Polyworks software. Experience with CMM operation/programming (QCT Quantum 4 ideal, but transferable CMM skills acceptable).
• Skills: Strong understanding of GD&T, datum structures, and PMI-based reporting
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and related inspection requirements
• Attributes: Flexible and proactive approach; Excellent communication skills across all organisational levels; High attention to detail and analytical mindset; Team-oriented with a focus on continual improvement

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per year (negotiable depending on experience)
• 20 days holiday + public holidays + Christmas break
• End-of-year performance bonus
• Company events and on-site parking
• Company pension and Perkbox benefits
• Training and development opportunities