Senior Product Inspection Engineer
On-siteGillingham Medway, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Conduct dimensional and surface inspection using microscopes, hand gauges, and optical measurement systems to support product performance validation and new product development. Produce detailed inspection reports, communicate technical information with stakeholders, and develop measurement processes with the engineering and validation teams. Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and suppliers to research new technologies, perform measurement trials, and ensure conformance with IATF 16949 quality standards. Maintain equipment calibration, contribute to continuous quality improvement, and support department targets and performance metrics. Join a diverse team of inspection engineers working on cutting-edge ICE technology to achieve carbon-free goals.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in the field of dimensional metrology or precision engineering
- Solid fundamental knowledge of dimensional metrology
- Applied knowledge of measurement best practices
- Experience using manual and digital microscopes
- Experience using contact and optical 3D metrology equipment (such as Zygo and Taylor Hobson surface measurement instruments)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to contribute in a team environment
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
- Excellent attention to detail
- Solid problem-solving skills
- To be a self-starter, self-motivated and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines when required
- Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation
- Solid IT skills
- Degree in appropriate engineering discipline or apprenticeship
- 5 years experience
Desired Qualifications
- Experience of working in automotive sectors and knowledge of diesel common rail fuel injection systems, test environments and diesel engines
- Applied experience with surface finish measurement
- Data driven mindset, experience in applying design for inspection and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of traceability, measurement uncertainty, gauge R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Experience of writing measurement programme (CMMs and Taylor Hobson - Talyrond)
- Practical experience of metrology software, preferably Polyworks
- Knowledge of dimensional metrology standards and surface finish standards
- Programming skills using Matlab and VBA
- 3D CAD experience
- Experience of mentoring apprentices or junior engineers
- Master's degree in metrology or precision engineering discipline
- NPL Dimensional Measurement Certificate Level 1 & 2
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