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