Quality Control Engineer Opportunity
Salary 40,000 - 41,000
Adept Resourcing has been retained by a leading manufacturing facility in Sheffield, renowned for producing premium orthopaedic products of the highest quality and precision.
Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Quality Control & Process Engineering Manager, this role is pivotal in providing quality inspection services to our manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include programming various automatic measuring machines, particularly Mitutoyo Co-ordinate Measuring Machines, both offline and online.
The successful candidate will be adept at using Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software and will play a key role in training, mentoring, and supporting the Inspection team. Additionally, they will manage the internal NC database to identify opportunities for improvement and oversee the scrap/rework and concession reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Production Engineering to develop and implement effective measuring techniques.
- Ensure final products meet regulatory standards before release.
- Train and mentor JRI staff on new and existing measuring equipment.
- Educate staff on identifying acceptable vs. non-acceptable products.
- Manage the NC database, generate reports, and lead weekly NC meetings to review, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain inspection records for internal and external use.
- Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated/validated prior to use.
- Work with the purchasing department and customers to align measuring techniques and results before manufacture.
- Assess and implement new developments in inspection technology.
- Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing facilities.
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis and Gage R&R studies, and report findings.
- Perform and document validations, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Compile and deliver training materials and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
- Oversee quality control engineering areas, including incoming product quality, process control, product measurement evaluation, and measurement equipment inventory control.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Proficiency in Mitutoyo MCOSMOS programming is essential.
- In-depth understanding of measuring and inspection techniques.
- Experience in developing and conducting gage studies.
- Relevant engineering qualifications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
- Detail-oriented with a methodical approach.
- Strong communication skills at all levels.
- Understanding of ISO13485 / ISO9001 standards.
- Experience in coordinating and delivering training.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Apply now to leverage your expertise and drive quality excellence!