Quality Engineer
Coleshill, Birmingham
Full-Time, Permanent
W Talent is proud to be supporting a market-leading advanced manufacturing solutions provider serving highly regulated sectors. This organisation is known for delivering precision-engineered solutions with a focus on quality, compliance, and performance.
The Role:
As a Quality Engineer, you'll take ownership of high-precision inspection activities and lead the implementation of quality assurance strategies. You'll be hands-on in metrology operations, particularly using FARO arm and CMM systems while collaborating across departments to drive continual improvement and ensure the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate and program FARO arms for component inspection and validation using Polyworks software.
* Support operation/programming of CMM systems (QCT Quantum 4 with QCT software) at a secondary site.
* Utilise PMI data and GD&T principles to develop datum reporting strategies.
* Analyse inspection results and prepare detailed, actionable reports.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve nonconformances and apply corrective/preventive actions.
* Maintain inspection standards, control plans, and calibration schedules.
* Contribute to design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly reviews.
* Support continuous improvement through trend analysis and process optimisation recommendations.
Key Requirements:
* Qualifications:
- Relevant technical or engineering qualifications preferred.
* Experience:
- Proven experience in quality, metrology, or inspection roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in FARO arm operating and ideally programming with Polyworks software.
- Experience with CMM operation/programming (QCT Quantum 4 ideal, but transferable CMM skills acceptable).
Skills:
o Strong understanding of GD&T, datum structures, and PMI-based reporting
o Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and related inspection requirements
Attributes:
o Flexible and proactive approach
o Excellent communication skills across all organisational levels
o High attention to detail and analytical mindset
o Team-oriented with a focus on continual improvement
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary up to £40,000 per year (negotiable depending on experience)
* 20 days holiday + public holidays + Christmas break
* End-of-year performance bonus
* Company events and on-site parking
* Company pension and Perkbox benefits
* Training and development opportunities