Product Inspection Manager

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Product Inspection Manager for an automotive manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent. The Product Inspection function provides measurement expertise to support key engineering activities from product performance validation to new product development. We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join and lead a diverse team of inspection engineers and technicians, manage state-of-the-art measurement technologies and facilities to support the development of cutting-edge ICE technology towards achieving carbon-free goal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team, developing career progression and training plans.
• Define and balance priorities and resolve conflicts in timely manner.
• Manage and develop Product Inspection resource to satisfy business needs.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated on time and to specification.
• Ensure EH&S, Environment, Health and Safety and QMS, Quality Management System conformance.
• Ensure risk escalation is correctly executed.
• Represent the company at customers and suppliers and Product Inspection internally.
• Develop global networks and relationships at all levels of the company.
• Develop metrics to monitor and report progress to meet department targets.
• Support department financial management.
• Carry out Engineering sample inspection (Pre and post validation activities).
• Produce required reports, datasets and other documents to a high standard including written English.
• Lead internal training on specialist inspection and metrology equipment.

Experience required includes:

• Proven experience in automotive sectors and precision engineering. Knowledge of Diesel fuel injection systems, test environments and Diesel engines.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of dimensional metrology and best practices.
• Proven experience with surface finish measurement, such as Zygo, Alicona, Taylor Hobson.
• Experience with visual and imaging inspection technologies, contact and optical 3D metrology equipment.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, specifications.
• Experience with writing measurement programme and process automation.
• Programming skills using Matlab, Python and VBA.
• Experience of management of a small team and ability to manage a large number of projects in parallel.
• Experience of lab management.
• Written English to a professional standard.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers and communicating at all levels.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams to meet company business objectives.
• Available for travelling (customers, suppliers, other company sites).
• Attention to detail and data driven mindset, experience in applying design for inspection and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to all level and interpersonal skills.
• To be a self-starter, self-motivated and willingness to learn new skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills. Ability to identify risks and escalate as appropriate.
• Ability to work under pressure willing to go the extra mile.
• Drive 5S and workplace organisation implementation.
• Degree in appropriate engineering discipline and 7+ Years previous experience in a relevant engineering sector.
• Postgraduate degree in metrology or precision engineering discipline.

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference (phone number removed). Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.