Quality Engineer

Futures are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on quality role combining quality engineering, inspection and CMM measurement, with responsibility for ensuring products meet customer, drawing and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across both the engineering and inspection sides of quality. You will need practical CMM experience, a strong understanding of engineering drawings and measurement techniques, and experience preparing and maintaining quality documentation including PPAP and APQP.

Key Responsibilities Operate and, ideally, programme a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to inspect manufactured components. Carry out dimensional and visual inspection using CMMs and conventional measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and bore gauges. Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements. Complete first-off, in-process and final inspection activities as required. Produce and maintain accurate inspection reports, quality records and supporting documentation.

Prepare, review and maintain PPAP documentation and submissions. Support APQP activities, ensuring quality requirements are considered throughout new product introduction and manufacturing processes. Support the development and maintenance of Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection plans and other quality documentation. Investigate internal and customer quality issues, supporting root-cause analysis and effective corrective actions. Raise and manage non-conformance reports and assist with containment and corrective-action activities.

Liaise with Production, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers to resolve quality concerns. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, improving process capability and strengthening overall product quality. Assist with internal, customer and supplier audits where required. Ensure measuring equipment, inspection records and quality documentation are maintained in accordance with the company's quality management system. Candidate Requirements We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, CMM Inspector or similar manufacturing quality role. Hands-on experience operating a CMM; CMM programming experience would be highly advantageous. Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection and precision measuring equipment. Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings. Good working knowledge of GD&T. Practical experience with PPAP and APQP. Experience producing and maintaining quality and inspection documentation.

Understanding of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans and SPC. Good attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and problem solving. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams.

Experience with in automotive, aerospace, precision engineering or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be particularly beneficial.