Job Description
Quality Inspector
Hailsham, East Sussex
Main duties/responsibilities of the role:
* Measure and visually inspect components and assemblies to drawing using a variety of metrology equipment including the use of Faro Arm (CMM) equipment
* Test and validate components and assemblies using a variety of test equipment.
* Visually inspect welds.
* Ensure any defects and features not to specification are recorded through the non-conformance process and corrective actions and root cause are established to correct errors and prevent future occurrence.
* Visually inspect finished goods to ensure compliance to specification and being the champion for ensuring the required quality standard is delivered to our customers.
* Work with various individuals and teams to improve processes to manufacture product right first time.
* Update key performance indicators and metrics to drive quality improvement.
Essential skills and experience
* Experience working to ISO 9001.
* At least 3 years experience working in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment and possess a good understanding of Quality and Process management tools and methodology. Examples including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, SPC, AQL, FMEA, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 whys etc.
* Experience of using CMM or Faro Arm devices and proficient with a range of metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments.
* Able to read and understand technical drawings and engineering specifications.
Desirable skills and experience
* Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes would be beneficial
* Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry would be advantageous.
Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.
Personal qualities/attributes
* Ability to work on own initiative, taking ownership
* High levels of motivation
* Good at listening, providing input and implementing decisions
* Working in teams to create commercial outcomes and provide customer solutions
* Confident in delivering technical presentations explaining products and services.
Company Benefits
* 25 days holiday
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Flexible working hours with a 12:00hrs finish on a Friday
* State-of-the-art working environment
* Company pension scheme
* Flexible working hours - 37hr week between 7am and 6pm Mon - Thurs and 7am-12 Fri.
* Occupational Health checks
* Company sick pay
* Scheme that supports employees with a percentage of their pay if they are long term sick.
* Eyecare vouchers for eye tests and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses.
* Business workwear provided.
* Childcare vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee referral scheme
* Death in Service
* Company events.
* Employee Assist Programme
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