Mechanical Inspection Lead

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical device R&D is seeking a Mechanical Inspection Lead to enhance inspection practices and ensure quality. The role requires expertise in GD&T, CMM programming, and mechanical measuring techniques, offering significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Ability to read and understand complex GD&T.
• Experience with Zone 3, Open DMIS, SmartProfile.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design inspection fixtures to support inspection of complex components.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components using calibrated measuring equipment.
• Provide feedback on inspection processes in a cross-functional setting.

Skills

CMM programming

Metrology

GD&T knowledge

Mechanical measuring equipment

CAD proficiency

Inspection of soldered components

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMs

Optical comparators

Jira

Job description

Job Description

DEKA R&D has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Inspection Lead to work in a dynamic Medical Device Research, Development, and Manufacturing company. This position reports to the Quality Operations Manager and is a highly visible role with significant and direct impact on the development and success of projects.

How you will make an impact as a Mechanical Inspection Lead:

• Interpret Mechanical and Electrical print reading and apply to incoming inspection practices
• Develop and design inspection fixtures to support in inspecting complex components
• Communicate effectively across multiple projects to provide feedback on inspection of parts
• Inspect various mechanical and electrical components and assemblies through incoming inspection via hand tools and calibrated measuring equipment
• Read and write CMM programming across different platforms (Zone 3 and Open DMIS)
• Review and provide feedback on proposed process changes related to inspection activities, individually or in a cross-functional setting

What you need to be successful as a Mechanical Inspection Lead:

• 3+ years of experience in a regulated industry
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent education/experience
• CMM programming, Metrology, and/or CQI certification is a plus
• Efficient in GD&T knowledge and ability to train entry-level employees
• Ability to read and understand complex GD&T on prints using ASME Y14.5 standards
• Proficient with mechanical measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparators
• Ability to program and operate CMMs
• Experience with Zone 3, Open DMIS, SmartProfile
• Proficiency in CAD
• Inspection of soldered components and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assemblies; IPC-A-610 certification
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to learn new software (experience with Jira is a plus)

About DEKA:

Located one hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where innovation and cutting-edge technology drive our work.

Behind DEKA's brick walls is a team of professionals dedicated to making a difference through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. We create some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time, with new ideas always welcome and explored.

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