QC Technician

Blatchford; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Basingstoke is seeking a Quality Control Technician to inspect products and support the quality processes. Candidates should have a minimum HNC in an engineering discipline, experience with CMM and VMM, and a background in machining, ideally in medical or aerospace sectors. The role involves various responsibilities, including inspections, audits, and supporting investigations, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + shift allowance

25 days holiday

Option to purchase additional holiday

Pension

On Demand Pay

Health cash plan

Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in an Engineering Discipline.
• Trained in the use of CMM and VMM.
• Experience in machining and milling, ideally in medical or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured and purchased products per company specifications.
• Support NPD with inspection requirements and reporting.
• Liaise with technical authorities on issues.
• Assist with MRB Reviews as needed.
• Support CAPA investigations.
• Perform GRR reviews per company requirements.
• Assist with calibration tasks when necessary.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

CMM and VMM usage

Machining and milling experience

Understanding of GD&T

Metrology equipment proficiency

Education

Minimum HNC in Engineering Discipline

Job description

Overview

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 Technician to be based at our manufacturing site in Basingstoke.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary + shift allowance
• 25 days holiday – increased after service
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• 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.

The role

As Quality Control Technician, you will inspect manufactured and purchased products in accordance with company drawings & specifications.

• Ensure all parts are inspected in accordance with internal documentation and requirements.
• Support NPD with parts/products requiring inspection and reports.
• Liaise with the relevant technical authority on any technical issue.
• Support MRB Reviews when necessary.
• Support CAPA investigations, internally & externally as and when required.
• Perform and/or support GRR reviews in line with company requirements.
• To support calibration when necessary.
• Support both Internal & External audits.

What are we looking for?

As Quality Control Engineer, you will have the following:

Key skills and experience:

• Minimum HNC in an Engineering Discipline
• Trained in the use of CMM and VMM
• Experience in machining and milling, ideally within the medical or aerospace sector
• Familiar with GD&T and confident in a variety of metrology equipment ranging from a micrometre to CMM/VMM
• Ability to read drawings and determine the method of inspection.