Cicor

It is a great time to join us as we continue to develop and deliver new and exciting solutions for the defence / maritime and aerospace sectors, resulting in continued growth year-on-year!

Located in Gosport, we are now looking to expand our team by recruiting a Quality Inspector with experience to support our busy manufacturing operations.  

Bringing to the role your wealth of inspection experience, you can expect to be involved in:

•    Perform detailed visual inspections of PCBs and cable assemblies to identify defects, including misalignments, solder issues, and component placement errors

•    Conducting inspection based activities including problem solving with basic root cause analysis

•    Carrying out dimension inspection, interrogating data and drawings to make sure they are correct and flagging up any major issues

•    Record and report inspection results, noting any defects or areas for improvement. Maintain accurate records of inspections and test results

•    Ensure all inspected PCBs comply with industry standards (e.g., IPC-A-610,620) and customer-specific requirements

•    Ensure inspection tools and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.

This is set to be a varied role, and will suit someone who prides themselves on their ability to take a flexible and adaptable approach to their day-to-day operations. It is also a rare opportunity where you can comfortably develop your existing skill set while also learning new skills on the job too, and with an excellent training and development programme in place, you are sure to excel in the role! 

To succeed, we are looking for the following in you:

•    The ability to gain SC clearance (essential security requirement) 

•    Possess a qualification in an Engineering discipline at HND/ HNC level or to an equivalent standard of education, or an Apprenticeship. In lieu of academics, extensive experience will be considered.

•    Experience gained in a similar position where you have operated in a low to medium volume production environment, ideally within the aerospace and / or defence sector(s)

•    Effective product verification techniques, understanding of first article inspection requirements and techniques

•    Experience of managing a ‘first article inspection’ (FAI) process

•    Proven and demonstrable experience in Root Cause analysis, problem solving and dimensional inspection analysis to drawings

•    Be highly proficient in reviewing drawings, 3D CAD and product data management, to clarify parts and product are with customer’s specified tolerances

•    Have hands-on experience of working in a manufacturing environment specialising in the production of fabricated enclosures and products with electronics content

•    Possess strong knowledge of common engineering materials and properties

•    Be knowledgeable in both AS9100 and AS9102 standards 

•    Experience in using MRP system to extract appropriate documentation required for FAIR evidence

•    Have the ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with stakeholders at all levels 

•    Ability to work in a team environment and participate in all team activities, with a willingness to share own professional experience and skills.