Inspection Engineer
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits:
- Holidays - 25 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), plus bank Holidays
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Dental Plan
- Pension
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Monthly (19th)
- On-site gym
- Local discounts at the Gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- SMART working policy (provision to work up to 2 days from home, following a successful probation period)
- Relocation package of up to £6,000
Are you ready to lead the charge in carbon-free innovation?
Our client, a global engineering pioneer dedicated to clean, efficient and high-value internal combustion engine technologies, is seeking a Product Inspection Engineer to elevate their inspection capabilities at their Gillingham facility.
This is your opportunity to make an impact at the cutting edge of sustainability-driven precision engineering.
Why join our client?
You’ll be stepping into a high-tech environment with state-of-the-art facilities, collaborating with an exceptional team of engineers and technicians. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on innovation, precision, and leadership. With a deep-rooted culture of integrity, inclusivity, and safety, our client is not just shaping the future of ICE technology—they're redefining it.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading dimensional and surface measurements using advanced optical, contact, and digital systems
- Driving inspection method development and continuous improvement projects
- Mentoring junior engineers and supervising students
- Innovating inspection processes, improving efficiency and capability
- Analysing and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
- Supporting calibration, maintenance, and adherence to quality and EH&S standards
- Engaging in new technology research and collaborative engineering programmes
What we’re looking for:
- Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with 5+ years’ experience
- Masters in metrology or precision engineering is highly desirable
- Solid experience in precision and automotive engineering, ideally in diesel fuel injection
- Expertise in dimensional metrology, surface finish measurement and 3D metrology software
- Strong analytical skills and applied knowledge of MSA, gauge R&R and measurement uncertainty
- Confident with 3D CAD, MATLAB, Python, and VBA
- Excellent communicator and problem-solver with leadership qualities and a proactive mindset
- Committed to high standards, 5s, and continuous improvement
Your future starts here.
Our client offers more than a job—they offer a mission. With a commitment to net-zero, product leadership, and collaborative innovation, your career will grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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