Receiving Inspector Lead

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact as a Receiving Inspector Lead. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components, leading a dedicated team to uphold high standards. You will engage in hands-on inspections using state-of-the-art tools and collaborate closely with quality engineers to resolve discrepancies. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and values diverse perspectives, making it an exciting place for your career growth. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer time off

Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Life assurance

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
• Proficient in inspection tools and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for accurate inspection of incoming materials.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Inspection Procedures

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread Gauges

Inspection Jigs

CMM

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Job Description

Purpose Statement: The Receiving Inspector Lead will ensure the accurate and efficient inspection of incoming materials and components, leading a team dedicated to upholding quality standards, identifying discrepancies, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Execute repetitive and routine inspections, visual checks and functional tests applying sampling procedures of inbound material according to the defined Inspection Plan, and utilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and inspection jigs to check dimensions on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to drawings/blueprints/specifications, recording accurately inspection data and applicable documentation.
• Works closely with Supplier Quality Technicians and Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that all inspection activities are performed in compliance with parts specifications and their critical characteristics, and consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without direct or supervisory oversight.
• Assures the correct identification and segregation of non conformance/discrepant material and supports purges and internal screening activities.
• Communicates with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers on Quality and/or documental Issues and keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.
• Supports improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment (example 6S), is up-to-date on all certifications and training requirements for role and trains new receiving Inspectors, including inspection of their work output.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required; four (3) or more years of related experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills required.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to clearly describe and convey nonconformance issues.
• Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required.
• General Materials Equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode scanners, personal computers, etc.
• Able to alternate or be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, reach, push, pull up to 45 pounds as required.
• Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area.
• Equipment worked with may include, but are not limited to: height gage, caliper, CMM, miscellaneous gages, micrometer, and other equipment as needed.
• Stay current on processes, procedures, standards, policies and training for assigned job and operational area.

Physical Requirements:

• Role will work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools and components requiring a steady touch. Visual inspection may require acute near vision and the ability to work continually using magnifiers, cameras and other vision systems. Role will spend a majority of the time standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment as needed. Role may include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity.
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines.
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives.
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields.

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan.
• Online learning and formal development programs.
• Full-time, permanent employment contract.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
• Paid family leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group income protection insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer time off.
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent).
• Life assurance.
• Occupational health.
• Vision care discounts.
• Discount schemes.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym.

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.