Quality Inspector in Hailsham

Energy Jobline CVL; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board in Hailsham seeks a Quality Inspector with experience in ISO 9001 and machine shop environments. The candidate will measure and inspect components, ensuring compliance to specifications and managing quality improvement processes. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with CMM or Faro Arm devices and hold relevant engineering qualifications. Benefits include 25 days holiday and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Occupational health checks

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of quality and process management tools.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Measure and visually inspect components and assemblies using metrology equipment.
• Test and validate components using various test equipment.
• Ensure defects are recorded and corrective actions are implemented.

Skills

ISO 9001 experience

Metrology equipment proficiency

Quality and process management tools knowledge

Education

BTech/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

CMM equipment

Faro Arm devices

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Quality Inspector

Hailsham, East Sussex

We are looking for a Quality Inspector with experience in ISO 9001 and machine shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Measure and visually inspect components and assemblies to drawing using a variety of metrology equipment including the use of Faro Arm (CMM) equipment
• Test and validate components and assemblies using a variety of test equipment
• Visually inspect welds
• Ensure any defects and features not to specification are recorded through the non‑conformance process and corrective actions. Root cause analysis is established to correct errors and prevent future occurrence
• Visually inspect finished goods to ensure compliance to specification and be the champion for ensuring the required quality standard is delivered to customers
• Work with various individuals and teams to improve processes to manufacture product right the first time
• Update key performance indicators and metrics to drive quality improvement

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience working to ISO 9001
• Good understanding of quality and process management tools and methodology, e.g. 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, SPC, AQL, FMEA, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 whys
• Experience using CMM or Faro Arm devices and proficient with metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Qualified to BTech/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes
• Previous experience of working in the vacuum industry

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work on own initiative and take 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

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours – 12:00 hrs finish on a Friday; 12‑hour week between 7 am and 6 pm Monday‑Thursday and 7 am–12 pm Friday
• State‑of‑the‑art working environment
• Occupational health checks
• Company sick pay with a 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 or safety glasses
• Business workwear provided
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Death in service
• Company events
• Employee Assist Programme