Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join a precision manufacturing company in Leeds. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards by conducting thorough inspections and tests throughout the manufacturing process. If you have experience in a precision engineering environment and a strong understanding of inspection techniques, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
* Product Inspection: Approve finished products by confirming they meet specifications through visual and measurement tests, and manage rework processes for non-conforming items.
* Incoming Goods Inspection: Validate incoming materials and products to ensure they meet specification requirements, both visually and dimensionally.
* Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all measuring equipment is maintained in optimal condition and notify the relevant personnel for any repairs.
* Non-Conformance Reporting: Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and manage non-compliant parts.
* Reporting: Create detailed reports for dimensional, hardness, and visual inspections.
* Customer Support: Facilitate customer witness activities on-site, as required.
* Health & Safety: Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to health and safety standards and legal regulations.
* Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing development through retraining and collaboration across departments.
Key Requirements
Essential:
* Proven experience working in a precision manufacturing environment.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Strong knowledge of geometric tolerances and various measurement methods.
* Competent in the use of manual measuring equipment such as micrometres, callipers, bore mics, thread gauges, and surface testers.
* Experience with the inspection of machined components.
* Familiarity with Mitutoyo and Aberlink CMMs.
* Understanding of non-conformance procedures.
* Proficiency in using Rockwell and Brinell hardness test machines.
Desirable:
* PCN Level II in Dye Penetrant testing.
* Experience with CMM programming (Mitutoyo/Aberlink software).
* Familiarity with NDE techniques and the use of Trimos vertical height gauges.
* Ability to operate Faro Arms and other advanced inspection tools.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package.
* A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development