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Job Title: Quality Inspector

Department: Quality

Summary:

My client is a leading provider of power conversion products that are sustainable and efficient. We are focused on two transformative technology, macro market segments: Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, including electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of breakthrough power electronics, they design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom power solutions.

Description:

Duties of the role include:

• To conduct pre-delivery final inspection and generate product release, including updating the configuration record, maintaining a discrepancy log and updating the IDD check lists.

• To process RLN sheets, investigating problems and repeat issues. Prepare a monthly and annual RLN report.

• To liaise closely with the Production Supervisors and Production Manager on documentation and build matters identified during final inspection.

• To conduct internal short audits as scheduled.

• To support first article inspections and in process inspections as required.

• To support the Inspection Supervisor in the smooth running of the Inspection function.

• To participate in Business Improvement Activities and miscellaneous duties as requested.

Education / Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an electromechanical or PCB assembly environment. Experienced with Inspection and non-conformance. Final Inspection and First Article.

  • Able to read and interpret production assembly documentation.

  • Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure.

  • Must have good attention to detail ability and be confident to make go/no go decisions concerning product quality.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • Hours of Work: 38 per week, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm (half hour lunch) Monday – Thursday,

    8.30 am to 12.30 pm Friday.

    • Pension: Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Company’s contribution 5% of basic salary, employee contribution a minimum of 4% of basic salary

    • Holiday Entitlement: 194 hours (23 days) holiday

    • Income Protection Insurance

    • Discretionary staff bonus scheme

    • Group Life Assurance Scheme

    • Corporate rate Gym membership

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