QMS are a successful family run business based at Bardon Hill in Leicestershire. We are OEM manufacturers of crushing & screening equipment and one of Europe’s largest suppliers of aftermarket spare and wear parts for the worldwide quarrying and mining industries, our service and workshop teams provide expert installation & maintenance for aggregate plant throughout the UK and beyond.   We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join our team.

As a Quality Inspector, based on the shop floor, you will be responsible for ensuring that all parts and components produced by the machine shop meet our quality standards. Primarily using a portable (Faro Quantum M4.0 7 Axis Arm) CMM alongside a variety of traditional measuring equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use the Faro Arm to inspect machined parts and components producing reports as appropriate.
• Carry out goods’ inwards inspection as required.
• Carry out first off and running inspection ensuring that appropriate information is provided to the machinist and/or Machine Shop Supervisor.
• Identify and document any deviations from the specified tolerances and report them to the appropriate parties.
• Ensure any non-conforming product is identified and highlighted with Machine Shop Manager.
• To check and calibrate measurement equipment on a regular basis, as determined by the Quality Management System; ISO:9001 2015.
• Ensure all parts are correctly identified and labelled to maintain traceability.
• Collaborate with the Design Department to ensure all drawings are suitable for the chosen method of manufacture with a focus on improving production processes and quality.

Essential criteria:

• Understand and interpret engineering drawings (metric & imperial).
• Proficient in the use of Faro Quantum M4.0 7 Axis Arm and software.
• Proficient in the use of all measuring equipment including:
• Micrometer, Vernier, Caliper, Thread Gauges, Depth Gauges and Dti
• Qualified or experienced in Engineering / Heavy industry.
• Possesses a good working knowledge of Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and a good team player.
• Meticulous approach with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of geometric tolerancing would be advantageous.
• Competent to sling and use overhead cranes.
• Sound knowledge of Windows software and good technical report writing skills
• Problem solving and trend identification.
• Knowledge of CAD models.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience plus annual bonus incentive
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm 40 hours per week. Flexible regarding working hours as overtime midweek and at weekends may be required. Occasional site visits may be required.

If you feel you can offer the skills and experience to become a valued member of our growing team, please click ‘apply’ today to become our new Quality Inspector. We’d love to hear from you!