Quality Control Engineer

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 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!