Principal Quality Engineer (CMM)

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the UK seeks a skilled CMM Programmer to optimize inspection programs for rotating parts. In this role, you will develop and implement advanced inspection methodologies, ensuring compliance with design specifications. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in CMM programming and quality control within gas turbine environments. This position offers opportunities for remote work and is pivotal to supporting high-quality standards and continuous improvements across operations.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Remote/Flexible work

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on CMM programming experience.
• 4 years in quality control, with 10 years in gas turbines or rotating equipment.
• Specialist training in CMM software and product measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise complex CMM inspection programs.
• Lead CMM inspection projects including first-article inspections.
• Advise teams on CMM programming techniques.
• Recommend advancements in CMM operations to management.
• Build and maintain a library of CMM programs.

Skills

CMM programming

Quality control

Process/statistical control

Customer care

Interpersonal communication

Education

HNC or degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Unigraphics

IGESS

Advanced CMM systems

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine stepping into a role where your expertise in CMM programming directly shapes the quality of complex rotating parts for cutting‑edge energy solutions. Join our Product Quality Department and take charge of writing and operating advanced CMM inspection programs using QUINDOS and PCDIMIS, ensuring every component meets exacting design standards. You’ll collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, offering your insights to keep our CMM operations at the forefront of technology. Each day, you’ll tackle challenging projects like first‑article inspections and process validations while building a robust library of CMM programs that drive efficiency and reliability. Your work will be pivotal in supporting investigations and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop and optimise complex CMM inspection programs for rotating parts using QUINDOS and PCDIMIS to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Lead and deliver CMM inspection projects, including first‑article inspections and process validation verifications.
• Advise teams on CMM programming and operational techniques to achieve the highest standards of measurement accuracy.
• Recommend advancements in CMM operations and software to QC Management, keeping our processes innovative and effective.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive library of CMM programs for core engine components, reducing downtime and supporting problem‑solving investigations.

What You Bring

• Several years of hands‑on CMM programming experience and 4 years in quality control, with a total of 10 years in gas turbines or rotating equipment.
• Strong background in process/statistical control, customer care, and interpersonal communication.
• Specialist training in CMM software and product measurement techniques.
• HNC or degree in Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Proficiency with CAD, Unigraphics, IGESS, and advanced CMM systems.

About The Team

You’ll join a dedicated Product Quality Department, working closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, managers, quality engineers, CMM software suppliers, technicians, and subcontractors. The team’s mission is to uphold the highest standards of quality for complex rotating parts, ensuring every product meets rigorous specifications. Collaboration and knowledge‑sharing are at the heart of the group, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation in CMM operations. You’ll be supported by experienced leaders and have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to a team that values both technical excellence and effective communication.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one‑sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team.
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects.
• Medical benefits.
• Remote/Flexible work.
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave.
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform.
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups.