Quality Engineer

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