Overview
Product Conformance Engineer, Birmingham
The Product Conformance Engineer role is to ensure quality conformance of all manufactured parts in compliance with the company’s quality procedures defined by ISO9001:2015, support production to ensure best practice inspection methods are embedded in our processes.
Supporting the engineering team with 1st off inspection of rapid prototype and generation of First Article Inspection Reports. Working with the engineering team to ensure non-conformances are captured, root causes are found and preventative actions are found and implemented.
Responsibilities
- Completion of in-process and final inspection of products and relevant paperwork.
- Programming, setting and running CMM inspection equipment.
- To compile First Article Inspection Reports.
- Ensure all inspection equipment is calibrated.
- Identify improvement to existing inspection processes and equipment.
- Purchase of new/replacement inspection equipment.
- Creation of NCR’s.
- SPC analysis and reporting.
- 1st off inspection of rapid prototype component.
- Maintaining, monitoring and reporting of KPI’s.
- Support root cause analysis.
Qualifications
Education:
- HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline and/or proven work experience in a similar role.
Experience:
- Proven knowledge of ISO 9001.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experienced in the use of CMM software including, CALYPSO, PCDMIS, MCOSMOS.
- Experienced in the use of manual inspection techniques.
- Experienced in the use of SPC software.
- Experienced in the generation of LAIR’s & FAIR’s.
- Experience in calibration of measurement equipment.
Competencies:
Good written and oral communication skills are required, for example to ensure detailed report generation, effective communication with staff, peer groups, etc. across the organisation.
- Must be able to work independently and communicate with all levels of the organisation.
- Computer literate - knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel an advantage
Product Conformance Engineer in Birmingham employer: Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Director of Legal role in Wilmslow, Cheshire, where you can engage in meaningful work that directly impacts global health and safety. With a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from high levels of autonomy, significant international exposure, and genuine career development prospects within a well-structured legal function. The competitive salary package, hybrid working model, and commitment to employee well-being make Waters a standout choice for professionals seeking a rewarding and impactful career.
