Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer to pro-actively pursue continuous quality improvement activities, providing QC engineering/technical support as required.
This role is initially offered on a 6 month, fixed-term-contract basis
The role:
As Quality Control Engineer, you will continually improve the qualitive and quantitative activities throughout the Quality Control Department; to aid and assist the Company in its journey to become “Best in Class”.
Key duties and responsibilities:
* Programming, operating and managing CMMs and all related tasks.
* Writing and proving out own programmes without supervision.
* Producing, interpreting and analysing CMM results
* Carrying out investigations as required
* Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers
* Maintenance and management of the current company CMM programmes
* Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems
* Investigating new or alternative Methods of Inspection
* Design tooling and fixturing as required for new and existing products
* Creating CAD models and drawings
* Reverse engineering of CMM fixtures when required
* Liaise with suppliers to manufacture fixtures
What are we looking for?
As Quality Control Engineer, you will have the following:
Key skills and experience:
* Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent
* Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485
* MS Office experience to a minimum of intermediate level
* Programming Starrett Video Measuring Machine (VMM)
* Good working knowledge of SolidWorks software
* Strong communicator with good interpersonal
* Analytical skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum support
What can we off you?
As Quality Control Engineer, you will receive the following:
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday – increased after service.
* Option to purchase additional annual leave.
* Pension
* On demand pay
* Health cash plan
* Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation