Quality Inspector/ Engineer (Temporary To Permanent)

Major Recruitment Oldbury; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector/Engineer for a Darlaston-based client. The role involves quality checks, CMM program operation, and collaboration with Engineers. Candidates should have a background in mechanical measuring equipment, and ideally an engineering qualification obtained through apprenticeship. This is a temporary to permanent position, requiring excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to work independently is essential.
• Experience running CMM programs is desirable, training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first and last off checks using mechanical measuring devices.
• Run existing CMM programs on Mitutoyo CNC CMM's.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to Engineers.
• Calibrate equipment in a timely manner.
• Support Quality Engineers in creating inspection plans.

Skills

Mechanical measuring equipment

Communication skills

Reading Engineering Drawings

Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification through an apprenticeship

Tools

CMM programs

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Darlaston based client who are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector/ Engineer to join their busy quality team. The role is on a four day working week of Monday to Thursday 6am to 4.30pm. The role is on a temporary to permanent basis.

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 our Mitutoyo CNC CMM's.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to relate inspection findings back to Engineers in a clear and concise manner.
• Be able to read Engineering Drawings and have a working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Be able to work to inspection plans and use their own initiative to solve problems.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Take ownership of the Engineering Change Notification process.
• Ensure calibration of equipment is completed in a timely manner.
• Support our Production Engineers in the development of high accuracy processes, taking ownership of the controls section in relation to Method of Manufacture.
• Support our Quality Engineers with the creation of inspection plans.

Candidate requirements

• Experience must have been gained in a similar role.
• Experience of using mechanical measuring equipment is essential.
• The candidate must be able to work on their own initiative.
• Experience of running CMM programs is desirable, but training will be given if required.
• An Engineering qualification gained through an apprenticeship would be desirable.