MANUFACTURING · QUALITY CONTROL Lead Quality Inspector (Days) Hinckley, Leicestershire

Arrow Precision Ltd.; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

32 days annual leave

Job summary

Arrow Precision Engineering is looking for a Lead Quality Inspector at our Hinckley site. You will lead the inspection team and perform visual and dimensional checks on machined and sourced components to drawings and specifications.

The role requires an engineering qualification or apprenticeship, experience as an inspector, and strong drawing interpretation, measurement skills, and knowledge of ISO9001. CMM (MCOSMOS) experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification or Apprenticeship or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Experience of working in an Inspector role is essential
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of drawing interpretation, dimensional and visual inspection.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and requirements of ISO9001
• Articulate communication skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual and dimensional inspection of machined and sourced components to specifications and drawings.
• Ensure processes are delivering intended outcomes.
• Approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production.
• Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Drawing interpretation

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

MCosmos Software

Mitutoyo MCosmos

Job description

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-1pm

Who we are

Founded in 1974 by David Arnold, Arrow Precision Engineering is a global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke high-performance powertrain components. Our journey has taken us from a toolmaker, through sub contract engineering to globally renowned manufacturer of race engine components.

Behind our business and our products we believe in Quality, Innovation and Performance above all else.

We provide all employees:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Quality Inspector who has a keen eye for detail and ispassionate about problem solving. Our Inspectors maintain our high standards by approving and assessing products during and after production. The role will lead the department and therefore some previous management / leadership experience is required.

The role will involve:

• Carrying out visual and dimensional inspection of various machined and sourced components to specifications and drawings.
  
• Ensure processes are delivering intended outcomes.
  
• Approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
  
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production.
  
• Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
  
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.

What we are looking for

Qualifications

• Qualification or Apprenticeship or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

Experience

• Experience of working in an Inspector role is essential
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of drawing interpretation, dimensional and visual inspection.
  
• Excellent technical ability and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and requirements of ISO9001
  
• Articulate communication skills
  
• CMM experience (MCOSMOS)
  
• An understanding of Mitutoyo MCosmos Software

Based at our Hinckley site and reporting to the Managing Director, this role will suit someone who has a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem solving.

If you think you meet the qualities for this role and you are looking for a new challenge, we would be keen to hear from you.