Quality Control Engineer

Job Description

Quality Control Engineer Opportunity\n Salary £40,000 - £41,000\n\nAdept Resourcing has been retained by a leading manufacturing facility in Sheffield, renowned for producing premium orthopaedic products of the highest quality and precision.\n\nRole Purpose:\n 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCollaborate with Production Engineering to develop and implement effective measuring techniques.\nEnsure final products meet regulatory standards before release.\nTrain and mentor JRI staff on new and existing measuring equipment.\nEducate staff on identifying acceptable vs.

non-acceptable products.\nManage the NC database, generate reports, and lead weekly NC meetings to review, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.\nDevelop and maintain inspection records for internal and external use.\nEnsure all measuring equipment is calibrated/validated prior to use.\nWork with the purchasing department and customers to align measuring techniques and results before manufacture.\nAssess and implement new developments in inspection technology.\nEstablish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing facilities.\nConduct Measurement System Analysis and Gage R&R studies, and report findings.\nPerform and document validations, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.\nCompile and deliver training materials and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.\nOversee quality control engineering areas, including incoming product quality, process control, product measurement evaluation, and measurement equipment inventory control.\n Qualifications and Requirements:\n\nProficiency in Mitutoyo MCOSMOS programming is essential.\nIn-depth understanding of measuring and inspection techniques.\nExperience in developing and conducting gage studies.\nRelevant engineering qualifications.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings.\nKnowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.\nDetail-oriented with a methodical approach.\nStrong communication skills at all levels.\nUnderstanding of ISO13485 / ISO9001 standards.\nExperience in coordinating and delivering training.\nProficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\n\nApply now to leverage your expertise and drive quality excellence