Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Hailsham, East Sussex
 
Main duties/responsibilities of the role

• Complete first off inspection, batch inspection and incoming goods inspection, against the current drawings and specifications.
• Working with inspection plans.
• Some knowledge of Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) and First Article Inspection Report (F.A.I.R).
• Visually inspect components and when required use magnification to check critical sealing faces.
• Check components from CNC machines ensure the required surface finish is achieved.
• Inspect sub-assemblies against drawings, using a variety of metrology equipment, including the use of Faro Arm (CMM) equipment.
• Working with very tight tolerances, have a good understand of geometric tolerancing, datum points relating to complex components.
• Visually inspecting welds for any noticeable defects.
• Recording any deviations, non-conformances from drawing. Specifications.
• Creating concessions and reject notes when required.
• Ensuring the latest drawing revisions are available
• Having good communicational skills when dealing with complexed issues concerning quality.
• Working with ISO 2859 -1:1999 sampling procedure for inspection by attributes.
• Updating information as required on the company’s ERP system, relating to inspection requirements.

Essentials skills & experience

• Experience working to ISO 9001.2015
• 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 SPC, AQL,
• 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 & Experience

• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes would be beneficial
• Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry would be advantageous.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

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