Quality Inspector

Recruitment South East; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector in Hailsham, East Sussex. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in a machine shop, a strong understanding of quality and process management tools, and the ability to work independently and in teams. This role offers a modern environment, 25 days holiday, and other competitive benefits including flexible working hours and company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Occupational Health checks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of 5S/6S, Kaizen, Pareto, and other quality tools.
• Experience in welding and fabrication processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct inspections using appropriate measuring devices.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance quality and process improvements.

Skills

Experience working to ISO 9001

Understanding of Quality and Process management tools

Experience using CMM or Faro Arm devices

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

BTech/HNC/HND level in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

Quality Inspector
Hailsham, East Sussex

Main duties/responsibilities of the role:

Essential skills and experience

• 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

• 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.
Personal qualities/attributes

• 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.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours with a 12:00hrs finish on a Friday
• State–of–the–art working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours – 37hr week between 7am and 6pm Mon – Thurs and 7am–12 Fri.
• Occupational Health checks
• Company sick pay
• Scheme that supports employees with a percentage of their pay if they are long term sick.
• Eyecare vouchers for eye tests and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses.
• Business workwear provided.
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Death in Service
• Company events.
• Employee Assist Programme