QC Engineer

Blatchford; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to enhance quality control processes. Responsibilities include managing CMM tasks, analyzing results, and supporting quality improvements. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, knowledge of ISO standards, and experience with SolidWorks and VMM. Competitive benefits include annual leave and a health plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Health cash plan

Discounted vouchers

Qualifications

• Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent in a relevant field.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Intermediate level MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage CMM programming and operations.
• Analyze CMM results and conduct investigations.
• Assist in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

ISO9001

ISO13485

SolidWorks

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent

Tools

Video Measuring Machine (VMM)

MS Office

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer to pro-actively pursue continuous quality improvement activities, providing QC engineering/technical support as required.

***This role is initially offered on a six month, fixed-term-contract basis***

The role:

As Quality Control Engineer, you will continually improve the qualitive and quantitative activities throughout the Quality Control Department; to aid and assist the Company in its journey to become “Best in Class”.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Programming, operating and managing CMMs and all related tasks.
• Writing and proving out own programmes without supervision.
• Producing, interpreting and analysing CMM results
• Carrying out investigations as required
• Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintenance and management of the current company CMM programmes
• Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems
• Investigating new or alternative Methods of Inspection
• Design tooling and fixturing as required for new and existing products
• Creating CAD models and drawings
• Reverse engineering of CMM fixtures when required
• Liaise with suppliers to manufacture fixtures

What are we looking for?

As Quality Control Engineer, you will have the following:

Key skills and experience:

• Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485
• MS Office experience to a minimum of intermediate level
• Programming Video Measuring Machine (VMM)
• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks software
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum support

What can we off you?

As Quality Control Engineer, you will receive the following:

• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pension
• On demand pay
• Health cash plan
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation