At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and ensure product quality through detailed reporting and collaboration.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing firm in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Flexible work approach with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in maintaining high standards and improving product quality.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing or engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Quality Inspector
We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join the team to perform in‑line inspections, measurements and provide detailed and accurate reports.
The role reports to the Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Owning in‑process inspection confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests and communicating required adjustments.
- Approving finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement inspections, quarantining products and confirming completion.
- Documenting inspection results by completing reports and logs and inputting data into the quality database.
- Ensuring the continuous operation of equipment by following operating instructions, calibration requirements and requesting servicing and repairs.
- Goods‑in inspection and parts processing.
- Coordinating Material Review Board.
- Collaborating with your Team Leader and following build plans to ensure target completion of products.
- Assisting the Manufacturing Engineers in developing methods and procedures.
- Participation of internal and external audits.
- Supporting product certification.
Qualifications
- City and Guilds, HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
- Proven experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment, ideally within the aerospace or automotive industry.
- Detailed knowledge of metrology tools and technologies.
- In‑depth knowledge of technical drawings, datums and GD&T.
- Experience with quality processes e. g. MRB, QN, NCR, SCAR, FAIR, etc.
- Familiarity with the use and application of lean manufacturing/process improvement tools and techniques.
- IT literate within MS Office, Solid Works, PDM, Teamcenter, MES and SAP.
- Instinctive problem‑solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach.
- A ‘self‑starter’ attitude with energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Tier1 environment.
- Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 – Acceptability of Electronic Components.
- Experience in CMM programming and development (Mitutoyo MCOSMOS).
- Experience in picking and kitting parts.
- UK driving licence and ability to travel.
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We think you need these skills to ace Quality Inspector in Bicester
In-line Inspections
Measurement Tests
Detailed Reporting
Visual Inspections
Metrology Tools Knowledge
Technical Drawings Understanding
GD&T Knowledge
