Senior Inspection Engineer

Cubiq Recruitment; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned manufacturer in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Product Inspection Engineer at their Gillingham facility. This pivotal role involves leading dimensional and surface measurements, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality improvement in a high-tech environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering and significant metrology experience, joining a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Work on advanced inspection technologies

Collaborative and innovative culture

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in metrology, inspection, or product validation.
• Hands-on experience with manual and digital microscopes.
• Familiarity with diesel injection systems or similar precision mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead dimensional and surface measurement activities for automotive product development.
• Generate technical reports and communicate findings with teams.
• Supervise junior engineers and oversee equipment calibration.

Skills

Dimensional metrology principles

Surface finish measurement

Measurement uncertainty

Communication

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Master's in Precision Engineering or Metrology

NPL Dimensional Measurement Certificates Level 1 or 2

Tools

3D CAD software

Microscopes

3D metrology systems

Matlab

Python

VBA

Job description

Senior Product Inspection Engineer
Location: Gillingham, UK
Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits

A globally renowned manufacturer of advanced components and systems for the automotive and industrial sectors is looking to appoint a Senior Product Inspection Engineer to join its high-precision engineering and development facility based in Kent.

With a legacy spanning more than a century, this organisation leads innovation in fuel and electrical systems across both OEM and aftermarket sectors. Their products are pivotal in reducing environmental impact and increasing energy efficiency in vehicles and machinery across the globe. Operating across more than 40 locations worldwide, they offer long-term career development and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, sustainability-focused projects.

The Role:
This is a key role within the Quality and Metrology function, where you'll lead dimensional and surface measurement activities in support of high-spec automotive product development. The work spans across design validation, method development, reporting, and quality improvement all within a high-precision, regulated engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex dimensional and surface finish inspections using microscopes, contact and optical metrology systems.
• Generate detailed technical reports and communicate findings with engineering, quality, and design teams.
• Lead the development of inspection methodologies and continuous improvement in measurement processes.
• Drive innovation through the adoption of new metrology technologies and automation tools.
• Supervise junior engineers, technicians, and student placements.
• Oversee equipment calibration and contribute to EH&S and quality system conformance (IATF 16949).
• Support departmental performance targets and quality metrics.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, with at least 5 years experience in a metrology, inspection, or product validation environment.
• A Master s in Precision Engineering or Metrology is highly desirable.
• NPL Dimensional Measurement Certificates (Level 1 or 2) would be a plus.
• Strong understanding of dimensional metrology principles, surface finish measurement, and measurement uncertainty.
• Hands-on experience with manual and digital microscopes, contact and non-contact 3D metrology systems.
• Competent in GD&T interpretation, 3D CAD software, and statistical techniques such as MSA and Gauge R&R.
• Familiarity with diesel injection systems or similar precision mechanical assemblies would be beneficial.
• Programming ability in Matlab, Python, or VBA, especially for inspection process automation or data analysis.
• Strong communication, documentation, and mentoring skills.

What s on Offer:

• A chance to work in a high-tech environment supporting sustainable engineering.
• Exposure to global projects and advanced inspection technologies.
• Career development within a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.