Quality Inspector / Engineer

Major Recruitment Oldbury; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector/Engineer to join a quality team. The role offers a four-day work week from Monday to Thursday, 6 am to 4:30 pm. Responsibilities include conducting inspections with mechanical equipment, running CMM programs, and collaborating with engineers on quality processes. Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of engineering drawings, with a qualification through apprenticeship seen as desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings essential.
• Experience with CMM programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete first-off and last-off checks on components.
• Communicate inspection findings to engineers.
• Collaborate with the quality team and assist in inspection plans.

Skills

Mechanical measuring equipment

Problem-solving

Communication

Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing

CMM programs operation

Education

Engineering qualification gained through an apprenticeship

Tools

Mitutoyo CNC CMMs

Job description

Wednesbury based client requires an experienced Quality Inspector / Engineer to join their quality team. The role is a four‑day working week, Monday to Thursday 6 am to 4.30 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete first‑off and last‑off checks using mechanical measuring equipment, acting as the release signatory for manufacturing components.
• Run existing CMM programs on Mitutoyo CNC CMMs.
• Communicate inspection findings back to engineers clearly and concisely.
• Read engineering drawings and apply Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Work to inspection plans and use own initiative to solve problems.
• Collaborate with the quality team.
• Own the Engineering Change Notification process.
• Ensure equipment calibration is completed on time.
• Support Production Engineers in developing high‑accuracy processes and take ownership of the controls section in relation to the Method of Manufacture.
• Assist Quality Engineers with the creation of inspection plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience with mechanical measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience running CMM programs desirable (training will be provided if required).
• Engineering qualification gained through an apprenticeship desirable.