Product Inspection Engineer

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a metrology specialist in the UK, focused on dimensional and surface measurements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in metrology or precision engineering, with experience in automotive sectors. Responsibilities include supervising junior engineers and leading inspection methods for quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sector and precision engineering essential.
• Bachelor's degree in metrology or engineering required.
• NPL certificate advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and surface measurements per design specs.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and lead quality improvement.
• Supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Automotive sectors experience

Precision engineering

Dimensional metrology

Surface finish measurement

Imaging inspection technologies

Engine drawing interpretation

Measurement programme writing

Programming with Matlab

Programming with Python

Team management

Education

Degree in metrology or precision engineering

NPL dimensional measurement certificate

Job description

Candidates suited to this role, need to be experienced in the below as a minimum:-

• Proven experience in automotive sectors and precision engineering. Knowledge of Diesel fuel injection systems, test environments and Diesel engines.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of dimensional metrology and best practices.
• Proven experience with surface finish measurement, such as Zygo, Alicona, Taylor Hobson.
• Experience with visual and imaging inspection technologies, contact and optical 3D metrology equipment.

Candidates would also possess :-

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, specifications.
• Experience with writing measurement programme and process automation.
• Programming skills using Matlab, Python and VBA.
• Experience of management of a small team and ability to manage a large number of projects in parallel.

You should have gained a degree in either metrology or a precision engineering discipline, those that hold a NPL dimensional measurement certificate would be considered advantageous.

Responsibilites include:-

To carry out dimensional and surface measurement according to design specs. Producing detailed inspection reports, lead inspection methods, measurement processes and continuous quality improvement. You must have experience of supervising junior engineers.