Quality Inspector

Vacgen Ltd; Wealden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Wealden is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure the highest standards in manufacturing. You will measure and visually inspect components, handle non-conformance, and work with teams to improve quality processes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a machine shop, knowledge of ISO 9001, and proficiency with metrology equipment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice company pension

Life insurance

State-of-the-art working environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience working in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience of using metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Measure and visually inspect components and assemblies to drawing.
• Observe the non-conformance process and take corrective actions.
• Visually inspect finished goods to ensure compliance to specification.

Skills

Experience working to ISO 9001

Proficient with a range of metrology equipment

Able to read and understand technical drawings

Strong understanding of Quality and Process management tools

Education

Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMM or Faro Arm devices

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours

Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN! For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world‑leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

We are now recruiting for a Quality Inspector to measure and visually inspect components and assemblies to drawing using a variety of metrology equipment. You will visually inspect welds, validate components and assemblies and ensure any defects and features not to specification are recorded.

In addition to this as our Quality Inspector you will be responsible for:

• Observe the non‑conformance process and taking corrective actions, ensuring root cause is established to correct errors and prevent future occurrences.
• Visually inspect finished goods to ensure compliance to specification.
• Being the champion for ensuring the required quality standard is delivered to our customers.
• Working with various individuals and teams to improve processes to manufacture our products right the first time.
• Updating KPI's and metrics to drive quality improvement.

In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:

• Experience working to ISO 9001.
• At least 3 years' experience working in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of Quality and Process management tools and methodology.
• 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.

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes.
• Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry.
• Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.

Click on “APPLY” today! No agencies please. Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010. Please Note: We cannot accept applications from Overseas.