Join Fortress: Global Leaders in Machinery Safety & Interlocking
At Fortress, we save lives by providing world-class machinery safety and interlocking solutions. Since 1977, our innovative products have protected workers worldwide, preventing access to hazardous machine areas and ensuring safety procedures are followed.
Every product we make helps protect people working around hazardous machinery, so quality really matters here. As our Quality Technician, you'll be the person who makes sure our components, assemblies and finished products meet the standard, every time.
The role has a strong focus on metrology, dimensional validation and measurement system control. It's a great place to build real technical expertise and see how your work directly supports production.
About Fortress Safety
Fortress Safety are experts in machinery safety and interlocking. Since 1977, we've protected people and equipment in hazardous situations from our Wolverhampton HQ and our operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China and India. We're part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company with over 8,000 employees across 50+ subsidiaries worldwide.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out first-off, in-process and final dimensional inspections against drawings, specifications and customer requirements, and writing inspection reports
- Checking critical dimensions, tolerances, GD&T and assembly characteristics
- Reading engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications
- Using and maintaining inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height, bore and thread gauges, optical and surface finish equipment, and CMM
- Keeping all inspection equipment calibrated, and quarantining anything that’s out of calibration
- Supporting GR&R studies, measurement system analysis (MSA), capability studies and dimensional analysis
- Working with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers and customers to investigate quality issues and root causes
- Contributing to new product development, quality improvement and cost-saving projects
- Covering other areas of the Quality team during absence and planned leave
What you'll bring
You might currently work as a Quality Inspector, Inspection Technician, Metrology Technician or QC Inspector, or you might be ready to take your first step into quality.
Must-have
- Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. We'll teach you the rest!
- A meticulous approach and a continuous improvement mindset
- Good communication, leadership and critical thinking skills
- Confidence reading engineering drawings, or a real willingness to learn
Nice-to-have
- Experience operating CMMs
- Knowledge of GD&T
- An understanding of statistical process control (SPC)
- Experience with MSA and GR&R studies
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Familiarity with calibration systems and measurement traceability
What we offer
- Option to work a 9-day fortnight (compressed hours)
- Pension with employer contributions of up to 10.5%
- Company bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Bike to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- Hands-on development in metrology and quality engineering
Inclusion and belonging
At Fortress, we don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Fortress Safety offers a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits.
Health package
Our comprehensive health and wellness compensation package and insurance to keep you at your best.
Prepare for your life after work with the Fortress Safety pension savings scheme for all our employees.
Work with purpose
Contribute at a workplace built on safety, purpose, and people.
Part of Halma Group
Excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.
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Quality Technician in Wolverhampton employer: Halma plc
Halma plc is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices through a unique blend of practical experience and academic learning. With a strong focus on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement, employees are encouraged to innovate and contribute meaningfully in a supportive, fast-paced environment. The company fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork and safety are paramount, making it an ideal place for aspiring engineers to thrive.
