Overview
and Responsibilities
Introduction
The Machine Shop Inspector will carry out inspection activities on machined products to ensure conformity to drawing/customer requirements in conjunction with TT Electronics Fairford's Quality Management System.
Key Responsibilities
• Carrying out first-off inspection of individual piece parts to drawing requirements and final quality inspection;
• Carrying out final assembly inspection of backshells and adaptor assemblies for direct supply to the customer;
• Carrying out documentation checks on all completed jobs;
• Carrying out in-process inspection (. part mark and thread checks) prior to part assembly;
• Carrying out Goods Receiving verification of supplied machined parts & raw material;
Carrying out First Article Inspection and completing First Article Inspection Report (FAIR);
• Recording inspection results on the relevant statistical spreadsheets;
• Maintaining test & verification tooling used for mechanical inspection in conjunction with the Tool-Store Supervisor;
• Monitor machined scrap and bar stocktake;
• Booking of raw material to relevant job cards, inventory transfer of material relocation;
• Any other task as directed by the Head of Machine Shop.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Core Requirements
The successful candidate will:
• Have a background in an electro/mechanical manufacturing environments with experience of Defence/Military & Civil Aerospace products;
• Have the ability to read and understand a variety of technical data including General Assembly drawings, machining drawings, technical specifications and procedures;
• Have experience in the use of a variety of measuring devices essential (including Vernier callipers, micrometers, height gauges, internal and external thread gauges, wire gauges, shadow graph);
• Possess general IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Visio etc);
• Have attention to detail in all areas of inspection and test essential;
• Be capable of working with minimum supervision;
• Be self motivated with a flexible work ethic.
What We Offer You:
From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress to more senior leadership roles within TT Electronics, Fairford or the wider group if this is in your own career plan.
1. Competitive Salary
2. Enhanced pension contributions
3. Healthcare cashback plan
4. Employee assistance programme
5. Site incentive plan
6. Financial wellbeing benefit
7. Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
8. Cycle to Work Scheme
9. Discounted RAC membership
10. Discounted Gym membership
11. 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
12. A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability
TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Our Recruitment Process:
Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.
Due to the specific projects TT Electronics supports we are unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance.
We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.
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We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!
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