Visual Quality Inspector

Quality Technician/Inspector

Commutable from: Tamworth, Lichfield, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Salary: 25k - 30k per annum
Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 (30 minute unpaid lunch)
• Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

About the Company

Our client is a specialist precision engineering business producing precision cut ground gears, splines, threads, gauges and tooling for high-performance industries.

Their components support sectors including aerospace, automotive, motor sport, oil and gas, marine and defence. Using advanced metrology, specialist equipment and highly skilled engineers, they deliver components to extremely exacting specifications.

The Role

This position sits within the Quality Laboratory, working as part of a team of seven and reporting to the Quality Manager.

You will work within an AS9100, ISO
9001 and ISO
17025 environment, carrying out inspection activities, interpreting engineering drawings and recording results in line with company systems and documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working within AS9100, ISO
  9001 and ISO
  17025 inspection environments
• Cleaning inspection samples ready for inspection
• Maintaining laboratory standards including safety, cleanliness, calibration and FOD control
• Using visual inspection equipment to identify drawing requirements and measure defects
• Identifying non-conformances and highlighting rework requirements
• Using general measuring equipment including micrometers, surface testers and contour tracers
• Using CMM equipment where required
• Maintaining route card completion for each work order
• Updating Mie Trak route completion for each work order
• Ensuring full traceability of products and documentation
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to support quality standards

About You

To be successful in this role you will have experience working within a precision engineering CNC environment, ideally within aerospace, motor sport or automotive.

You will also have:

• Experience working within AS9100, ISO
  9001 or ISO
  17025 environments
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with visual inspection equipment including microscopes and video inspection systems
• Experience using general metrology equipment
• CMM experience (advantageous)
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Experience using Mie Trak or similar production tracking systems

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Quality background within precision CNC engineering
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Strong housekeeping standards

Benefits

• Company pension with 5 percent employer contribution
• Health cash plan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement increases after five years' service
• Company social events including football matches and Christmas party

How to Apply

To apply for the Quality Inspector position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.