Summary
Mini Gears (Stockport) LTD is an award-winning engineering Company that supply a wide range of gears and machine components worldwide.
As we embrace the future, we are excited to announce an opportunity to join our exceptional team due to an upcoming retirement. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Quality Engineer/Inspector to become an integral part of our dynamic and supportive team.
Job Description
As Quality Engineer / Inspector you will be responsible for the quality inspection of our precision machined components and assemblies, ensuring that they meet the standards required by the customer, and regulatory requirements in accordance with ISO9001 / AS9100 standards.
This is a hands-on role which will be responsible for the day-to-day component inspections and, for the quality inspections for all of our products relating to Aerospace, Medical, Motorsport, Rail and Defence industries.
MAY suit an experienced mechanical engineer (CNC) looking to progress on to a Quality role.
Main Duties:
- Responsible for the hands-on quality inspections of precision machined components and assemblies to ensure they meet the required customer and regulatory requirements in accordance with ISO9001 / AS9100 standards.
- Using the correct measuring equipment to check all aspects of part and fully finished goods meet required specifications
- Carry out “in-process” inspections in all departments on the shop floor
- Help to maintain and improve quality as part of the Quality team.
- Help prevent any non-conformance's
- Liaise with the Production team to develop and implement controls and improvements to reduce rework and reject levels.
- Work with the Quality team to identify and investigate non-conformance's and develop corrective actions, and improvements.
- Work with the Quality team to conduct Internal Audits from planning through to audit close out to ensure business processes are appropriate and robust
To apply for this position, you will ideally have a Quality inspection / engineering background gained within a precision manufacturing machine shop or engineering environment (CNC).
Skills & Experience:
- Proven track record as a Quality engineer / inspector, or, time served mechanical engineer, preferably within the Aerospace industry.
- Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
- Ability to operate & run coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
- Good understanding of Precision Engineering techniques.
- Experience of working in highly regulated Precision Machining / Quality Engineering role.
- Experience in an ISO Accredited facility such as ISO 9001 / AS9100.
- Lean manufacturing experience and other manufacturing quality tools such as SPC, Process Validation, Risk Analysis (FMEA), FAIR etc.
- Ability to identify causes and problem solving.
- Internal Audit Training.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) intermediate level.
39 Hours a week – Day shift – Monday to Friday
Hours - Monday to Friday (can be flexible)
Salary - £38,000 - £40,000 DOE
6 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays
Free Company Car park
Pension
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockport SK4 3ED: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
