Trainee Quality Inspector
- Hailsham, East Sussex
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe.From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.We are now recruiting for a Trainee Quality Inspector to join our quality team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career or looking to transition into quality inspection within a precision engineering environment.You will receive full training to learn how to measure and visually inspect components and assemblies using a variety of metrology equipment.You will also gain hands-on experience inspecting welds, validating components, and learning how to spot and record defects and features that don’t meet specification.As our Trainee Quality Inspector, you’ll learn to:
- Support the non-conformance process and take part in corrective actions.
- Visually inspect finished goods to ensure they meet customer expectations.
- Help maintain the quality standards VACGEN is known for worldwide.
- Collaborate with different teams to improve product quality from the ground up.
- Update KPI’s and metrics to drive continuous quality improvement.
- Has a genuine interest in engineering, quality, or manufacturing.
- Is keen to learn how to use measuring tools and understand technical drawings.
- Has great attention to detail and enjoys problem-solving.
- Is reliable, organised, and eager to develop a long-term career in quality.
- A relevant qualification (or working towards one) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a similar discipline.
- An understanding of quality standards like ISO 9001 (but this is not essential – we’ll train you!).
- Any hands-on experience from education, hobbies, work experience, or previous roles.