Senior Product Inspection Engineer

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Job description

The Product Inspection function provides measurement expertise to support key engineering activities from product performance validation to new product development. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Product Inspection Engineer to join a diverse team of inspection engineers and technicians in the Marine, Rail, Automotive OEMs, Automotive, and Aerospace sectors. As a Senior Product Inspection Engineer, you will use state-of-the-art measurement technologies and facilities to support the development of cutting-edge technology towards achieving carbon-free goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out dimensional and surface inspection according to design specifications, using microscope, hand gauges, contact and optical measurement systems.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and effectively communicate technical information with key stakeholders.
• Be accountable for inspection method and measurement process development, working with product engineering and validation teams to define detailed requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and suppliers to research new technology and improve department capability to meet product development and program needs.
• Responsible for the development and validation of measurement processes and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct measurement trials and capability analysis.
• Perform equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Ensure EH&S and Quality Management System conformance (IATF 16949).
• Support department targets, budget, performance metrics, and quality standards.

Mandatory Skills:

• 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.
• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working in aerospace or automotive sectors.
• 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 programs (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.

Mandatory Qualification:

• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or apprenticeship + 5 years' experience.

Desirable Qualification:

• Master's degree in metrology or precision engineering discipline.
• NPL Dimensional Measurement Certificate - Level 1 & 2 would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• 37 hour working week
• Onsite parking
• On-Site Gym
• Subsidised canteen
• Relocation package