Quality Inspector

BPX Electromechanical Company Ltd.; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in manufacturing magnetic shielding solutions is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team in Staplehurst, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for detailed inspections, quality control, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization. Required skills include at least 2 years of quality inspection experience and familiarity with CMM and manual measuring techniques. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers opportunities for growth in quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality inspection role or relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience using manual measuring techniques including vernier, callipers & micrometers.
• Experience of raising non-conformance reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspection to customer specifications and drawings.
• Co‑ordinate with Quality Technicians and Engineers on quality issues.
• Inspection of incoming raw materials and manufactured goods.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Manual measuring techniques

CMM measurement experience

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration skills

Education

Relevant engineering or quality qualification

Tools

CMM

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

A family run company, Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of magnetically shielded products and rooms. Our cutting‑edge facility in Staplehurst, more than doubled our production capacity and throughput. This period of expansion is a very exciting time for the company and we are looking to speak to applicants interested in joining our team as a QUALITY INSPECTOR.

We are leading specialists in the design, manufacture, simulation and validation of bespoke magnetic shielding solutions and magnetically shielded rooms, and have an expanding customer base throughout the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. With a manufacturing facility in Staplehurst, Kent fully equipped with the latest technology, including a new Aberlink CMM, we are able to provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality. All our manufacturing processes, including heat treatment, are integrated in our production plant.

This hands‑on role is ideal for professionals with a background in quality control wishing to progress their quality career in process improvement within a manufacturing environment. Within this role you will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of day‑to‑day inspection duties are met, along with defining and implementation of continual improvement targets.

The job role is responsible for promoting a quality culture throughout the organisation; liaising with colleagues and key stakeholders to maintain agreed standards both to internal and customer requirements.

Key Tasks/Duties of this role:

• Carry out detailed inspection to customer specifications and drawings of precision sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of measurement equipment, including CMMs, height gauges, micrometers, verniers, and optical measurement systems.
• Raising internal and external non-conformance investigations
• Co‑ordinating with the Quality Technicians and Engineers on any quality issues or concerns
• Inspection of incoming raw materials and manufactured goods and sub‑contract operations
• In‑process inspection of parts
• Creation of key dimensional reports, FAI reports, CofA etc.
• Calibration of measuring equipment and ensuring the calibration system conforms to standards

Essential skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality inspection role OR a relevant engineering/quality qualification
• Experience using manual measuring techniques, including vernier, callipers & micrometers
• Experience of CMM measurements
• Experience of fine limit sheet metal inspection
• Experience of raising non‑conformance reports
• Experience of FAI & report writing
• A thorough understanding of reading engineering drawings, projections and tolerances
• Experience of working within a quality management standard (minimum to ISO 9001)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong organisational skills with an attention to detail and a focused approach to work
• Team player possessing good inter‑personal skills with the ability to communicate to staff at all levels
• Experience of CAD models
• Experience of using Process Flow & FMEA Processes
• Assisting with ISO 900 management system duties
• Root cause and corrective action experience

At MSL, we value our people as our greatest asset and are excited to welcome new talent to our growing team. We will invest in your success, is it time for you to join our team and start your journey? Please refer to our website (www.magneticshields.co.uk ) for more information.