Quality Control Engineer

QC Engineer My client is urgently in need of a Quality Control Engineer based in Stonehouse, due to expansion. My client are world leaders in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors for the oil and gas, renewables, chemicals, and energy/power generation industries. They invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint, whilst their streamlined production flow allows them to deliver on time. They are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all their employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging. It is a very exciting time for the Company as they prepare to move to new premises at Spinnaker Park, Gloucester in 2025. The QC Engineer is responsible for verifying that all materials, components, and package assemblies comply with project specifications. For this role candidates will need to have a HNC/D or City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrable industry experience. A Quality related qualification would be advantageous. You will have experience of working in a Quality Inspection role, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment, including experience of Metrology/Calibration/FARO Arm CMM. Candidates will need to have a knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and the ability to evaluate and problem solve. An understanding and experience in interpreting engineering drawings, certification, Client specifications and standards requirements (API, ISO, PED, etc) is essential. This role would ideally suit somebody who values the importance of attention to detail and has the ability to work using their own initiative whilst also being part of a team. You will need the ability to quickly establish effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The main responsibilities of the role are: * Reviewing production documentation such as drawings/datasheets and inspecting the quality of production equipment to ensure compliance with project specifications * Overseeing the non-conformance and change management process across the entire production cycle from machine shop through to package assembly and testing * Reviewing project design documentation and monitoring the build processes to ensure we meet project requirements * Inspecting components, assemblies, and complete packages downstream of machine shop throughout the manufacturing process using contract specific Inspection and Test Plans (I&TP) * Supporting instrumentation and equipment calibration activities * Completing inspections, assessments and providing documented reports, clearly identifying non-conformance to specifications and drawings * Supporting machine shop inspections using Faro 3D CMM measuring equipment (in addition to basic mechanical measurement activities). * Supporting painted component inspections including but not limited to paint adhesion, thickness, and quality checks. * Completion of assessments of welded components to assess quality of weld using visual and basic measuring equipment * Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a desire to set high standards of work performance for themselves and for others. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload with competing priorities and frequent interruptions. Benefits of working for my Client: * Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience) * Annual company pay review and individual merit award review * Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees * Basic hours. * Office (36.5 hours per week): Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 17.00 [30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day] * Friday – 08.30 to 13.00 * Generous Bonus Scheme * Contributory Pension Scheme * 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’ * Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period) * Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period) * Employee Support and Perks Package * Free car parking * Investment in our employees through learning and development * Flexible and family friendly policies * Health & wellbeing programme Additional pay: * Yearly bonus Education: * Bachelor’s (preferred) Experience: * Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required) * Quality control: 3 years (required) Location: Stonehouse, Gloucester Salary: £35K PLEASE REPLY WITH LATEST CV TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION