Quality Engineer — Metrology & Precision Inspection

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer in North Kent to join a precision engineering team focused on metrology, inspection and quality analysis. You will handle inspection planning, ISIRs and FAIRs while collaborating with manufacturing to improve repeatability and quality.

Experience with CMMs, optical measurement and reading engineering drawings is essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, detailed records and continuous improvement in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in metrology and inspection methods using CMM and optical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proven track record maintaining detailed quality records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inspection plans, ISIRs and FAIRs.
• Develop measurement policies to reduce scrap.
• Participate in design reviews for repeatability and reliability.
• Conduct capability studies and gauge R&R.
• Interpret drawings and manufacturing tolerances.
• Maintain accurate quality records and procedures.
• Support quality requirements across manufacturing.

Skills

Metrology knowledge

Reading drawings

Quality systems

CMM / Optical metrology

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Optical measurement systems

Inspection equipment

Gauges & measurement tools

Job description

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer in North Kent to join a precision engineering team focused on metrology, inspection and quality analysis. You will handle inspection planning, ISIRs and FAIRs while collaborating with manufacturing to improve repeatability and quality.

Experience with CMMs, optical measurement and reading engineering drawings is essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, detailed records and continuous improvement in a hands-on environment.