Quality Inspector in London

Contek are working with a client in Dorset who are experts in customising and manufacturing special purpose products to the diverse needs of their customers; whether it be for the PCB, Micro-Machining, Dicing or High-Precision industries. Their products are created and machined to sub-micron tolerances by skilled engineers, supported each step of the way by their quality department, before they are fully assembled, tested and shipped from their UK factory.

Shift information: Night Shift hours: Mon-Weds 5:00pm-5:00am; Thurs 4:00pm-10:00pm (12 hours per shift; Thurs is 6 hours). Total hours 42 per week (38 hours standard + 4 hours OT). Night shift premium is 1.45.

As part of the Quality team, the job holder will be involved in helping the company achieve quality and quantity of output through ensuring that products are manufactured and controlled to the highest standards.

• Daily monitoring of Production or prototype items as required to ensure compliance with specifications using a combination of manual and computer aided measurements.
• To utilise appropriate tools to aid problem definition, data collection and evaluation, root cause analysis and effective corrective / preventive actions.
• Proactively improving compliance and efficiency.
• To assist in the resolution of customer quality issues, ensuring action and resolution in an acceptable timescale.
• To work closely with other departments / suppliers / Customers when investigating production issues and work to achieve their successful resolution within acceptable timescales.
• To develop and deliver relevant training for company quality initiatives e.g. continuous improvement.
• Plan and promote use of appropriate measurement and test equipment throughout the factory.
• Liaison with supply chain on matters relating to Quality of product.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives towards improving product quality whilst reducing manufacturing costs and reducing lead times.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections of machined components.
• Use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, CMMs (MCOSMOS)).
• Record and maintain accurate inspection results.
• Identify and report non-conformances, raising NCRs where required.
• Report and record scrap parts / issues.
• Assist in preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Support creation of Quality Plans and inspection documents for job packs.
• Program / operate CMMs and vision systems (training provided if needed).
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to maintain high standards.

• All employees have a responsibility to co-operate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all other staff.
• To ensure that all work carried out complies with health and safety requirements as laid down by the company and by external bodies.
• Ensure you have read and understood the company Health & Safety Policy and procedures are implemented to ensure everyone’s safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring the workplace is consistent with the company’s health and safety policy.
• Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures i.e. Fire drills.
• To recognize all accidents, injuries and near-misses that may occur must be recorded in the accident book.

• To take an active role in company initiatives such as continuous improvement, quality initiatives or new manufacturing systems and processes as they are introduced.
• Work together with colleagues in a considerate and respectful manner, following through on commitments made.

• Sound, practical knowledge of manufacturing quality control methodologies, preferably within a high-precision environment.
• IT literacy – competent user of Microsoft Office Packages.
• An understanding of Geometric Tolerance application and interpretation of engineering drawings, and machining practice.
• Experience of coaching others is desirable.
• Good general awareness of computers and associated metrology software programs is desirable.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels.
• Self motivation and motivation of others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness to take on a variety of tasks, new methods and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail / quality issues.
• Reliability.
• Flexible approach.
• Practical, analytical, thorough.
• The ability to effect change and commitment to inspire others.

• The post holder will be expected to visit other sites.
• There may be an occasional requirement to travel.
• The incumbent is regularly required to stand within this role.
• There is a frequent requirement to walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and / or move objects up to 15kg.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.