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 .* 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