Trainee Quality Inspector

Trainee Quality Inspector

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

We are now recruiting for a Trainee Quality Inspector.

The main requirements of your role will be:

• 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

The essential skills/experience required for this role are:

• 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

The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.

• GSCE or Equivalent.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Required Qualifications:

• • 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.

  • Great attention to detail and organisational skills.