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Job Title: Quality Inspector

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm - Friday 7:30am to 1:00pm.

Salary/Benefits: £35k - £40K - Overtime paid at time and a half / Private medical care available / 21 days (+ bank hols) increasing to 22 after 1 year

Position Summary:

Actio Recruitment are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector

Our client manufacture parts and sub-assemblies complete to a wide range of customers in sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Motorsport (including Formula 1), Food/Scientific and Medical.

Due to a growing orderbook, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced hands-on Quality Inspector / Lead Quality Inspector to join our busy team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading a small team in the Inspection Department; ensuring it is running efficiently and effectively to meet production requirements & customer delivery dates.

  • Carrying out dimensional and visual inspection for First off, Patrol and Final inspection of components.

  • Reporting any non-conformances in line with the Company NCR process.

  • Preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR’s) and other inspection reports as required.

  • Assist with Root cause analysis and problem-solving activities on the shop floor etc.

  • Other related activities as required.

    Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous experience of working within a subcontract CNC manufacturing environment.

  • Leadership: Ability to use initiative and organise themselves & the rest of their team with the ability to motivate others, achieving the desired results.

  • An excellent understanding of engineering drawings including Geometric tolerances.

  • CMM operating experience essential, programming experience an advantage.

  • Able to use other various types of measuring equipment including External & Bore Micrometers, Height Gauges, Vernier’s etc.

  • Process driven with high attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Must be a proactive team player, motivated towards continuous improvement.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to understand and work to EN9100 (AS9100) Rev D requirements.

    What Next?

    For more information or to apply for this position please apply here or contact Actio Engineering Recruitment directly and one of our specialist team will be in touch.

    Actio are an equal opportunities employer

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