Quality Control Engineer

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer to join our QC Team at our brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke. The role: As Quality Control Engineer, you will proactively pursue continuous quality improvement activities, provide QC engineering/technical support as required. You will develop measurement and CMM capabilities and continually improve the qualitive and quantitative activities throughout the Quality Control Department. Key duties and responsibilities: • Producing/interpreting and analysing CMM results • Using all other company measuring equipment as part of the verification process of parts as required • Liaising with all required interfaces in particular Design and Manufacturing Engineering as applicable • Working on your own and as part of a team • Working to time plans and priorities as agreed • Carrying out investigations as required • Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers • Responsible for assisting in all department tasks as required • Maintaining and managing company CMM programmes • Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems • Investigating new/alternative Methods of Inspection • Design tooling and fixturing as required for new and existing products • Creating CAD models and drawings • Reverse engineering of CMM fixtures when required • Liaising with suppliers (as required) to manufacture fixtures What are we looking for? As Quality Control, you will have the following: Key skills and experience: • Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent • Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485 • MS Office experience to a minimum of intermediate level • Programming Video Measuring Machine (VMM) • Good working knowledge of SolidWorks software • Strong communicator with good interpersonal • Analytical skills • Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum support What can we off you? As Quality Control Engineer, you will receive the following: Benefits • Competitive salary • 25 days holiday – increased after service. • Option to purchase additional annual leave. • Pension • On demand pay • Health cash plan • Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers • Cycle to work scheme • Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation TJBLATCHFORD