At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive quality improvement and support engineering in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Blatchford, a global leader in advanced prosthetic technology and mobility solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, health cash plan, and more.
- Other info: Be part of an award-winning team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through innovative quality control.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, knowledge of ISO standards, and SolidWorks experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer to join our QC Team at our brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.
The role: As Quality Control Engineer, you will proactively pursue continuous quality improvement activities, provide QC engineering/technical support as required. You will develop measurement and CMM capabilities and continually improve the qualitative and quantitative activities throughout the Quality Control Department.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Producing/interpreting and analysing CMM results
- Using all other company measuring equipment as part of the verification process of parts as required
- Liaising with all required interfaces in particular Design and Manufacturing Engineering as applicable
- Working on your own and as part of a team
- Working to time plans and priorities as agreed
- Carrying out investigations as required
- Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers
- Responsible for assisting in all department tasks as required
- Maintaining and managing company CMM programmes
- Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems
- Investigating new/alternative Methods of Inspection
- Design tooling and fixturing as required for new and existing products creating CAD models and drawings
- Reverse engineering of CMM fixtures when required
- Liaising with suppliers (as required) to manufacture fixtures
What are we looking for?
As Quality Control Engineer, you will have the following:
Key skills and experience:
- Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485
- MS Office experience to a minimum of intermediate level
- Good working knowledge of SolidWorks software
- Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum support
What can we offer you?
As Quality Control Engineer, you will receive the following:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday – increased after service. Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Pension
- On demand pay
- Health cash plan
- Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Quality Control Engineer employer: Blatchford
Blatchford is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Basingstoke. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning and innovation, while our comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and generous holiday allowances, reflects our commitment to the wellbeing of our team. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that values courage, integrity, and the pursuit of excellence in mobility solutions.
