Quality Technician

Job description

·  Location
Sandwich, Kent
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Manufacturing and Production
·  External Reference
JN-042024-370944
·  Category
Industrial & Manufacturing and Production - Industrial & Manufacturing

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Salary: £DOE

Hours:

Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45

Week 2 : Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 / Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Our Client:

Are a leading provider of advanced electro-optical sensors and precision engineering solutions. With a rich history of over four decades, they specialise in delivering cutting-edge technology to meet the diverse needs of our global clientele. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted partner in the defence and aerospace industries.

Role Summary:

You will support the inspection and quality engineers through the inspection and testing across three stages of manufacturing. Other areas will include calibration of measuring equipment, supporting the First Article Inspection process, conducting internal audits and practical problem solving to improve processes and procedures.

Benefits:

·  25 days annual leave + bank holidays

·  9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)

·  Matched pension contributions

·  Perkbox Discount Platform

·  Free parking onsite

·  Staff canteen with vending machines

·  Discovery Park discounts

·  Death in Service

·  Christmas Shutdown

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

·  Perform inspections including the creation of dimensional reports for new or modified components.

·  Ensure dimensional reports or First Article Inspection (FAI) packages are completed and filed correctly.

·  Operate CMM using established programs or techniques to support inspection of components including creation of programs (ideally using Aberlink software) if required.

·  Management of stock in and out of the inspection process including rejecting items.

·  Monitor calibration and ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.

·  Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis.

·  Complete internal product and system audits, perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor.

·  Support supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence.

Experience and skills required for this position:

·  3 years' experience in quality inspection, metrology and CMM.

·  Experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometres, calipers & CMM.

·  The ability to interpret engineering drawings and use required equipment to confirm inaccuracies.

·  A strong work ethic, effective time management abilities and good organisational skills.

·  Build relationships and work with cross functional teams.

·  Ideally you will have experience manufacturing in a high value, low volume setting.

·  Be an effective communicator both written and orally.

·  Have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access.

·  Have good time management and organisational skills.

·  Have the ability to prioritise work and have a flexible approach to handling unexpected events.

·  Have the ability to complete FAIR's.

·  Have an understanding of ISO standards e.g. 9001 and/or AS9100.

·  Hold a NVQ/HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline

·  Hold an ISO 9001 or AS9100 internal auditor qualification.

·  Have a positive 'can do' attitude

·  Be motivational and accountable

·  Full current driving licence and a valid passport is required.

·  Due to the nature of this business all candidate will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on 01233 646632.

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.

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To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Ellie Gawn