Quality Engineer (CMM)

Career Smart Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of components in the automotive and aerospace industries is searching for an experienced Quality Engineer. In this role, you will provide quality support for production lines and new product introductions, ensuring standards are met. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with CMMs, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Full training is provided, and the salary is competitive based on experience.

Benefits

Full benefits package including external training courses

Full external training courses

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CMMs, ideally including programming knowledge.
• Experience in automotive metrology methods.
• Strong IT literacy and working knowledge of PPAPs and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support across existing production lines and new product introductions.
• Support investigations, trials, and improvement projects.
• Maintain robust quality systems and documentation.

Skills

Experience in automotive metrology methods within a Quality Assurance or Manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with CMMs

Strong IT literacy and working knowledge of PPAPs and SPC

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

CMM (Mitutoyo)

Job description

Quality Engineer (CMM - Mitutoyo)

Location: Rainham, Essex

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 potential negotiable

Benefits: Full benefits package including full external training courses

Quality Engineer (CMM) Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced quality engineer to join a leading manufacturer of high-performance components used across automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications worldwide.

In this quality engineer role, you'll provide quality support across both existing production lines and new product introductions, ensuring all customer, process, and product requirements are met to the highest standards. You'll play a key role in supporting investigations, trials, and improvement projects while maintaining robust quality systems and documentation.

The ideal candidate will be technically minded, hands-on with metrology and measurement equipment, and confident in supporting both customers and internal teams. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where precision, problem-solving, and attention to detail are valued every day. Hands-on CMM experience preferably with programming experience. Full training given.

Quality Engineer Requirements

• Experience in automotive metrology methods within a Quality Assurance or Manufacturing environment
• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with CMMs (ideally including programming knowledge) – Mitutoyo but full official training given
• Strong IT literacy and working knowledge of PPAPs and SPC
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Interested? If this quality engineer sounds like the right fit for you, get in touch today to learn more or apply for immediate consideration.