Quality Inspector

ADE Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holidays

Job summary

ADE Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quality Inspector / Engineer for a precision engineering environment in South Manchester. You will conduct hands-on quality inspections of precision machined components and assemblies to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Experience reading 2D/3D drawings (GD&T), using CMM and leading CAPA/root-cause analysis within ISO 9001 / AS9100 settings. This hands-on role suits a mechanical engineer looking to progress into quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or regulated precision manufacturing.
• Able to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Experience in ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality environments.
• Lean manufacturing, SPC, FMEA and CAPA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on quality inspections of precision machined components and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections on the shop floor.
• Lead CAPA and root-cause analysis for non-conformances.
• Support audits and drive continual quality improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T understanding

Root cause analysis

8D reporting

Process improvement

Education

HNC or HND in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Job description

Quality Inspector / Engineer

• £42,000 plus company pension
• Precision Engineering
• Days role!
• South Manchester

The Company

Our client is an award-winning engineering Company that supply a wide range machine components worldwide. As they embrace the future, they are excited to announce an opportunity to join their exceptional team. They are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Quality Inspector / Engineer to become an integral part of our dynamic and supportive team.

Job Description

As Quality Inspector / Engineer, you will be responsible for the quality inspection of their precision machined components and assemblies, ensuring that they meet the standards required by the customer, and regulatory requirements in accordance with ISO9001 / AS9100 standards.

This is a hands-on role which will be responsible for the day-to-day component inspections and, for the quality inspections for all their products relating to Aerospace, Medical, Motorsport, Rail and Defence industries.

This role may suit an experienced mechanical engineer (CNC) looking to progress into a Quality role.

Main Duties

• Responsible for the hands-on quality inspections of precision machined components and assemblies to ensure they meet the required customer and regulatory requirements in accordance with ISO9001 / AS9100 standards.
• Using the correct measuring equipment to check all aspects of part and fully finished goods meet required specifications
• Carry out "in-process" inspections in all departments on the shop floor
• Help to maintain and improve quality as part of the Quality team.
• Help prevent any non-conformance's
• Liaise with the Production team to develop and implement controls and improvements to reduce rework and reject levels.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality team to identify and investigate non-conformances, lead root-cause analysis, and develop/implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvements, using 8D reporting where applicable.
• Work with the Quality team to conduct Internal Audits from planning through to audit close out to ensure business processes are appropriate and robust

About You

To apply for this position, as a Quality Inspector / Engineer you will ideally have a Quality Inspection or an Engineering background gained within a precision manufacturing machine shop or engineering environment (CNC), supported by a relevant qualification such as HNC or HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record as a Quality engineer / inspector, or, time served mechanical engineer, preferably within the Aerospace industry.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to operate & run coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
• Good understanding of Precision Engineering techniques.
• Experience of working in highly regulated Precision Machining / Quality Engineering role.
• Experience in an ISO Accredited facility such as ISO 9001 / AS9100.
• Lean manufacturing experience and other manufacturing quality tools such as SPC, Process Validation, Risk Analysis (FMEA), FAIR etc.
• Ability to identify causes and problem solving.
• Internal Audit Training.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) intermediate level.

The Offer

The client offers the Quality Inspector / Engineer, a competitive salary of £42,000, company pension scheme, 25 days holidays + bank holidays, onsite parking, etc