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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