Senior Product Inspection Engineer

Position: Senior Product Inspection Engineer
Location: Gillingham, UK
 

About us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow. 

At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient, and high value because we know the actions that we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion.
Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to “bright” and “future,” representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world. 

Our Culture 
We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honours integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. 

Career Opportunities 
We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Job purpose    The Product Inspection function provides measurement expertise to support key engineering activities from product performance validation to new product development. We have a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a diverse team of inspection engineers and technicians, using state-of-the-art measurement technologies and facilities to support the development of cutting-edge ICE technology towards achieving carbon-free goal.

Key responsibilities    

• Carry out dimensional and surface measurement according to design specifications, using microscope, hand gauges, contact and optical measurement systems. 
• Produce detailed inspection report and communicate technical information effectively with key stakeholders. 
• Lead inspection method, measurement process development and continuous quality improvement.
• Innovation and lean process development. 
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, research new technology to improve department capability to meet product development and programme needs. 
• Supervise junior engineers and students. 
•  Equipment calibration and maintenance. 
•  Ensure EH&S and Quality Management System conformance (IATF 16949).
• Support department targets, budget, performance metrics and quality standards.

What we’re looking for    

• Degree in appropriate engineering discipline + 5 years’ experience. 
• Master’s degree in metrology or precision engineering discipline. 
• NPL Dimensional Measurement Certificate – Level 1 & 2 would be beneficial. 
• Proven experience in automotive sectors and precision engineering. Knowledge of diesel common rail fuel injection systems, test environments and diesel engines is a plus.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of dimensional metrology principles and best practices.
• Proven experience with surface finish measurement. 
• Experience with manual and digital microscopes, contact and optical 3D metrology equipment.
• Data driven mindset, experience in applying design for inspection and statistical analysis.
• Applied knowledge of traceability, measurement uncertainty, gauge R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Experience with writing measurement programme and process automation.
• Experience with imaging processing. 
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• 3D CAD experience.
• Programming skills using Matlab, Python and VBA.
• Experience of mentoring apprentices or junior engineers. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• To be a self-starter, self-motivated and willingness to learn new skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure willing to go the extra mile.
• Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation.

What we believe    

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences make us stronger; we are bold and intentional 
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and for driving results

What we offer  

•    We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 
•    We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.
Safety     

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance to ensure that our employees go home as safe and as healthy as when they came in, or even better! 
We also believe that health and safety is everyone’s responsibility, as such, PHINIA employees will know and comply with all applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. The hazards of each task shall be assessed, and the risk shall be managed accordingly. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.
Equal Employment Opportunity     

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship     

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time basis.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors     

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow.
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