Trainee Quality Inspector

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE A UK RESIDENT WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

Our client is a precision engineering company providing high quality vacuum products and services for customers in science and semiconductor industry. They are currently looking for a Trainee Quality Inspector to join their team in Hailsham. At their new, purpose-built manufacturing facility, our client entered an exciting new phase in their development as they embark on an ambitious expansion programme.   Main responsibilities:  

• 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.

    In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have: 

• 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: 

• Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND/Degree level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.
• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes would be beneficial
• Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry would be advantageous.

 
Benefits: Our client offers 25 days holiday, company pension, life insurance, flexible working hours with a 12pm finish on a Friday, a state-of-the-art working environment, a great benefits package and a competitive salary.

• Company pension scheme employee 3% employer 6%
• 4* annual salary rising to 6* if join the company Pension
• Flexible working hours - 37hr week between 7am and 6pm Mon - Thurs and 7am-12 Fri.
• Occupational Health checks provided including an annual health check.
• Dependent on length of service 1-3 weeks full 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.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the following role, please send your CV to us and we will be in touch!