Quality Inspector / Trainee Quality Inspector

Vacgen Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ultra-high vacuum technology is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with quality standards. The role involves inspecting components, collaborating with teams, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in ISO 9001 standards and proficiency with metrology equipment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Salary Sacrifice Company Pension

Life Insurance

Modern Working Environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspecting finished goods for compliance with specifications.
• Championing the delivery of required quality standards to customers.
• Collaborating with teams to improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

Quality Management

Process Management

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Metrology Equipment

Job description

Quality Inspector / Trainee Quality Inspector

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, and a modern working environment!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!

For over 60 years, VACGEN has been at the forefront of innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research worldwide. Our high-precision products are trusted by institutions such as NASA, the European Space Agency, and CERN to deliver reliable results.

We are currently recruiting a Quality Inspector to measure and visually inspect components and assemblies according to drawings, utilizing various metrology equipment.

Your responsibilities will include visually inspecting welds, validating components and assemblies, and recording any defects or features that do not meet specifications.

As our Quality Inspector, your key responsibilities will be:

• Observing the non-conformance process, taking corrective actions, and ensuring root causes are identified to prevent recurrence.
• Visually inspecting finished goods for compliance with specifications.
• Championing the delivery of the required quality standards to our customers.
• Collaborating with various teams to improve manufacturing processes for first-time quality.
• Updating KPIs and metrics to drive continuous quality improvement.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience working in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• At least 3 years of experience in a machine shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of quality and process management tools and methodologies.
• Experience using CMM or Faro Arm devices and proficiency with a range of metrology equipment commonly used in machine shops.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Knowledge or experience of welding and fabrication processes.
• Previous experience working in the vacuum industry.
• Qualifications such as BTech, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing disciplines.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please click on APPLY today and send an up-to-date CV for consideration.