Quality Inspector

Gooch & Housego

9d • Onsite

About The Position

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of our acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development. G&H | Phoenix, formally Phoenix Optical Technologies is based at the heart of the North Wales optical manufacturing district in St. Asaph. Founded in 1991, G&H | Phoenix is an experienced, established and trusted precision optical optics firm. G&H | Phoenix provides a full start to finish in-house service, from raw glass slab material, cut discs and mouldings, right through to polished and coated finished optical parts, prisms and assemblies.

Join us as a Quality Inspector, where you'll be responsible ensuring that all incoming materials, in-process components and finished products meet customer, engineering and quality requirements through inspection, measurement, testing and accurate documentation. The Quality Inspector plays a key role in maintaining product quality, customer satisfaction and compliance with ISO 9001

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar Quality Inspector role, within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent level of numeracy and literacy
• Strong organisational skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Punctual and adaptable
• Flexible approach to working and shift patterns
• Willingness to learn and develop skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet deadlines
• Must be able to undertake and pass company eye test (aided or unaided)

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection of optical components, assemblies and finished products in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, inspection plans and applicable ISO/AS9100 standards.
• Perform cosmetic and dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring equipment, ensuring products meet all customer and internal quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects such as scratches, digs, chips, coating imperfections and other non-conformities.
• Select inspection samples and perform measurement and testing activities in accordance with inspection procedures.
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) activities where required.
• Approve or reject incoming materials, work in progress and finished products based on specification requirements.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), record defects and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities where required.
• Verify reworked products meet specification before release to the next manufacturing stage or customer.
• Maintain full product traceability by accurately completing inspection reports, batch records, FAIR documentation and quality records.
• Record inspection results, non-conformances, rework and scrap data within company quality systems and databases.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to communicate inspection findings and support investigations into quality issues.
• Assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities to reduce defects and improve product quality.
• Carry out process and product audits as required to support compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Ensure measuring equipment is handled correctly, maintained in good condition and reported for calibration or repair where necessary.
• Handle delicate optical components safely, including cleaning, waxing and unwaxing of components where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in accordance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and legal requirements while promoting the company's values of Customer Focus, Passion, Unity and Precision.
• Participate in training and development activities to maintain and improve technical knowledge and inspection skills.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Quality Manager and Quality Engineer.

Benefits

• Shift premiums
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Pension: Matched company contributions of 5% with optional salary exchange
• £500 referral bonus if you successfully refer someone to work at G&H (subject to terms and conditions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed