Quality Engineer, QC Inspection

Quality Engineer, QC Inspection
Gourock

About James Walker
James Walker is part of the James Walker Group of Companies, who are a successful global Industrial organisation supplying high performance sealing products and solutions. With state-of-the-art material technology skills, the James Walker Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of the James Walker Group specialises in the provision of sealing solutions (elastomers, polymers, composites, engineering plastics, high nickel alloys).

Our worldwide group of companies has operations, sales and service entities across Europe, Middle East, India, Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, South Africa and North and South America

Your Role
James Walker, Gourock is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer (QC Inspection), the successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Engineering Supervisor and will be responsible for Quality and Inspection activities, ensuring product compliance to customer specifications and other business requirements. The QE will carry out department activities in accordance with defined processes and procedures and assist with the creation and upkeep of quality standards and systems across the business.

39 hours per week (Shifts in operation)

Day Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00 & Friday 08:00-13:00

Back Monday to Thursday 11:30-21:45

Night Monday to Thursday 21:45-08:00

Key Responsibilities

Operate an efficient 1st off, In Process, Final and Goods-In inspection process as per requirements

Operation of CMM, Contour and Optical measurement equipment and conventional metrology

Prepare and complete documentation as per customer and business requirements

Liaise with production and other departments as required to ensure timely job completion

Carry out in-house Calibration duties per schedule and process

Participate in the implementation of the Nonconformity and Concession processes

Control, quarantine and disposition of nonconforming product as required

Liaise with other departments to communicate rejected materials and issues

Data collection through ERP system and other mediums as required

Establish and define best practice inspection per product as required

Material testing and verification as required

Shift work including Back, Night and cover for absence will be an essential part of this role

Any other duties the company requires to be carried out.

Experience

Minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a manufacturing / engineering role.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings at all complexity levels.

Experienced and competent in the use of modern metrology equipment e.g. CMM, optical, contour and surface measurement. CMM programming preferred.

Experienced and competent in the use of a wide range of conventional metrology equipment (metric and imperial).

Experience of Oil and Gas documentation systems and standards including ecommerce portals preferred.

IT Literate with experience in using Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and ERP systems.

Essential Competencies

Able to multi-task and juggle complex and competing demands, working to deadlines, maintaining strong focus and attention to detail at all times.

Self-starter and motivated to succeed, working under own initiative with minimal supervision.

Be able to work collaboratively with other team members and departments.

Ability to communicate across all levels within the organisation.

Good spoken and written communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Ability to react quickly and solve minor problems.

Ability to complete accurate inspection documentation and records.

Benefits Include:

25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Working Options

10% off on Gym and Leisure Pass

Sick Pay Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Opportunities for overtime but not essential

Early finish on a Friday (dayshift only)

Christmas company shut down

Good transport links for commuting

Your family Matters - We offer our employees a pension plan and death in service scheme