Quality Inspector
Location : Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary : Competitive, DOE
Contract : Full time, Permanent
Hours : Monday Friday, 37 hours
Benefits : A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!
For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join our Quality team at our Lower Dicker site.
Reporting to the Quality Cell Leader, this role plays a critical part in ensuring incoming and manufactured components meet exacting standards, supporting both internal operations and our supplier network.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven professional with strong supplier-facing quality experience to work within a high-technology manufacturing environment.
In addition to this, as our Quality Inspector you will be responsible for:
Inspection & Verification
Building strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring effective communication of quality issues
Raising NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and obtain timely resolution from suppliers
Conducting root-cause investigations relating to non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed
Acting as the main point of contact for supplier-related quality concerns raised from the shopfloor
Championing continuous improvement across the supply chain to drive a right-first-time culture
Ensuring correct AQL inspection plans and quality groups are applied based on supplier performance, product criticality and new supplier status
Managing the Red Flag process within the ERP system
Reviewing supplier performance and support supplier audits and KPI reporting
Updating ERP data related to inspection requirements
Inspection Capability
Inspect sub-assemblies to engineering drawings using a variety of metrology tools
Use CMM and Faro Arm equipment for dimensional inspection
Work with products requiring tight tolerances, geometric tolerancing and complex datum structures
Record deviations and non-conformances in line with specifications and standards
Work with ISO 2859-1:1999 sampling procedures
The role will be primarily site-based, however occasional travel to client or supplier sites will be required for meetings, audits, or site visits. Travel is planned in advance wherever possible and reasonable expenses will be covered.
In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:
Minimum 3 years experience in a machine shop or engineering manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and quality/process management tools (e.g., SPC, AQL)
Experience using CMM or Faro Arm and a wide range of metrology equipment
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
Experience working with vendors/suppliers on complex quality issues
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Good understanding of geometric tolerancing and precision components
It would be great if you had:
Knowledge of welding or fabrication processes
Experience within the vacuum industry
BTEC/HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
No agencies please.
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Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.
Please Note : We cannot accept applications from Overseas.
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