Quality Inspector

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: Up To £40,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. Location: Stalybridge, SK15. About The Company: They are specialists in high quality precision engineering, with particular expertise in specialist low volume components using on-standard and difficult to work materials for use in challenging environments. About The Role: To confirm that Customer Specifications have been met prior to despatch of components. To detect any components not meeting Customer Specifications, and prevent their despatch, until a solution has been reached with the Customer. Key Responsibilities: * To measure components against engineering drawings using a variety of hand-held measuring equipment and the Coordinate Measuring Machine, to ascertain whether components meet / do not meet the Customer Specification. * Hardness testing of components to ascertain whether components meet / do not meet the Customer Specification. * Positive Material Identification (PMI) of material, to ascertain whether components have / have not been manufactured to Customer Specification. * Identification of components in accordance with traceability requirements. * Compilation of Dimensional, Hardness and PMI reports to record findings of inspections and tests. * Generation of Discrepancy Reports for any discrepant components, raising awareness of the discrepancy via Management, and segregation of the components to prevent despatch. * To manage the Concession Request procedure in conjunction with the QHSE Manager, to ensure satisfactory resolution is reached with the Customer. * Attend and provide input at the monthly Quality Management Review meeting. * Calibration of measuring equipment. * Completion and forwarding of Customer generated documentation regarding product Quality. * In the absence of the QHSE Manager, work with Production Supervision on Root Cause Analysis and Preventive Action in relation to discrepant components. Candidate Requirements: * Minimum of two years’ experience of inspecting precision engineered components. * Engineering qualification such as City and Guilds, HNC etc. * Formal training on CMM machines. * Computer literate (MS Word, Outlook). * Working knowledge of BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. * Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. * Ability to work on own initiative. * Ability to work under pressure, and demonstrate assertiveness. * Ability to work as part of a team, and proactively contribute to the team. * Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, and achieve agreed performance targets and standards. * Manage time effectively. * Demonstrate decision- making skills. * Strong desire on Continual Improvement and Defect Prevention. Must have previous experience in a precision engineering environment using manual measurement instruments such as micrometres height gauges etc If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need