Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer to pro-actively pursue continuous quality improvement activities, providing QC engineering/technical support as required.
Role Overview
This role is initially offered on a 6 month fixed-term-contract basis. As Quality Control Engineer , you will continually improve the qualitive and quantitative activities throughout the Quality Control Department; to aid and assist the Company in its journey to become “Best in Class”.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Programming, operating and managing CMMs and all related tasks.
- Writing and proving out own programmes without supervision.
- Producing, interpreting and analysing CMM results.
- Carrying out investigations as required.
- Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Maintenance and management of the current company CMM programmes.
- Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems.
- Investigating new or alternative Methods of Inspection Design tooling and fixturing as required for new and existing products.
- Creating CAD models and drawings.
- Reverse engineering of CMM fixtures when required.
- Liaise with suppliers to manufacture fixtures.
What are we looking for?
Key skills and experience
- Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485
- MS Office experience to a minimum of intermediate level
- Programming Starrett Video Measuring Machine (VMM) Good
- working knowledge of SolidWorks software
- Strong communicator with good interpersonal
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum support
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday – increased after service
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Pension
- On demand pay
- Health cash plan
- Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
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