Quality Inspector

Aero Tec Laboratories (ATL) Ltd.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job description

We are a manufacturing company in Milton Keynes, who craft flexible fuel tanks for many industries. This includes motorsport, automotive, marine, aerospace, defence and aviation, to name a few! We are the leading manufacturer in our field and exclusively supply all of the teams on the Formula 1 grid.

We work with some world-famous brands and craft a safety product, meaning quality is of the utmost importance to us.

Job Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will be required to conduct pressure tests and inspections on any ATL products, as well as goods in inspection, reporting any issues found to a Quality Engineer or Quality Supervisor.

ATL have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspector to join the team in our Quality Control department. The successful candidate will ensure the inspection and testing of all fuel cells and contribute to the continuous improvement of the department.

There will be full training given to the successful candidate upon starting in the role. We are looking for somebody with a keen interest in Quality Control and experience working in a Quality inspection role, using equipment such as verniers and height gauges.

Main Duties

• Inspect and pressure test machined, fabricated, electrical and composite parts, reporting any issues found
• Inspection, marking & processing of Bladders through to Final Assembly from Cell Production
• Inspection, marking & processing of Bladders through to Despatch from Cell Production or Final Assembly
• Label parts once inspected while maintaining records in our ERP system and MS Excel logs
• Support buddy checks within the Engineering Workshop, Moulding & Final Assembly departments as required
• Conduct derivative testing on raw material samples as required following detailed work instructions
• Work with the rest of the Quality team to deliver continual improvement across the department
• Work with the rest of the Quality department to ensure that all production areas’ Quality Control requirements are supported
• Using hand metrology equipment to quality control parts
• Produce inspection reports on items requiring First Article Inspection
• Maintain QMS critical logs including (but not limited to) those for FIA serial numbers and bond viscosity
• Assess customer returned bladders before repair or recertifications
• Raise Internal and Supplier rejects
• Escalating issues found to the correct party in a timely manner
• Use environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with our environmental policy
• Seek ways to reduce waste and energy usage in accordance with our environmental objectives

Requirements

• One year of relevant professional experience
• Pass in GCSE English & Maths as a minimum
• Qualification in an engineering discipline would be advantageous for this position
• Experience using basic & electronic metrology equipment
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Experience of ISO9001 QMS and BS EN9102 reporting are desirable but not essential
• Experience using equipment such as verniers and height gauges is desirable.
• Ability to read Engineering drawings
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of relevant TS/VDA standards and relevant FIA regulations & standards are desirable but not essential

The Package

• Salary - £27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience (may be flexibility in this, dependent upon skillset)
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company sickness pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

We will be actively interviewing and once the successful applicant has been offered, the role will be closed.

ATL do not offer Tier 2 Sponsorship. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK prior to application.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the application process, please get in contact with us either via email or telephone.

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