Quality Inspector

Function

To support the verification and inspection of customer parts within the business. To support the company targets, goals and objectives.

• Inspection and verification of manufactured product, using handheld measuring equipment, vision systems, Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other associated inspection equipment.
• Supporting production in identifying issues, troubleshooting these problems, and advising on best practise measurement techniques
• Training and advising operators in specific quality techniques.
• Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Positive involvement in continuous improvement initiatives within the business

• Experience of quality approvals within the Aerospace (or similar) industries
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to absorb new training.
• Ability to communicate professionally (excellent listening skills, verbal, written, telephone etc) at all levels, internally and externally
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Customer focus.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good time management skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Capability of understanding specifications and drawings
• Understanding of subcontract treatments
• CNC CMM capability – program and run
• Good understanding of all measuring equipment within the department (including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, screw measuring equipment, Vision systems and projector/shadow graph systems)

This role regularly requires long periods of sitting and standing and use of hands to operate electronic equipment. Work may also occasionally involve lifting of materials and products.

The above is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the business and your job role.

• 3+ Year Engineering Apprenticeship completed
• IT Competency - The ability to produce Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
• Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures for factory working

• To be an integral part of a business with over 100 years history and diverse customer base
• 4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)
• Access to free on-site car parking
• Profit Share Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare & Rewards
• Company Pension Scheme
• Introduce a Colleague Scheme
• Social Events
• Company Sick Pay Scheme

Note:

we operate a 4 day working week (37.5hours)

• Day Shift - Monday to Wednesday - 07:00 to 17:00 & Thursday 07:00 to 16:30
• Earlies - Monday to Wednesday - 06:00 to 16:00 & Thursday 06:00 to 15:30
• Lates - Monday to Wednesday – 13:00 to 23:00 & Thursday 13:00 to 22:30

Paid shift allowance

To apply, please forward your CV to: HR@ford-