Product Inspection Manager
| Sector: |
Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary: |
Discussed on application |
| Location: |
Gillingham, Kent |
| Role: |
Full Time |
| Contract: |
Permanent |
| Job ref: |
913680 |
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Just Recruitment is partnering with an automotive manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent, to recruit a highly motivated Product Inspection Manager.
You will be leading a diverse team of inspection engineers and technicians, managing state-of-the-art measurement technologies and facilities to support the development of cutting-edge ICE technology towards achieving the carbon-free goal. You will also provide measurement expertise to support key engineering activities from product performance validation to new product development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and motivate the team, developing career progression and training plans.
- Define and balance priorities and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
- Manage and develop the Product Inspection resource to satisfy business needs.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
- Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated on time and to specification.
- Ensure EH&S, Environment, Health and Safety and QMS, Quality Management System conformance.
- Ensure risk escalation is correctly executed.
- Represent the company at customers and suppliers, and Product Inspection internally.
- Develop global networks and relationships at all levels of the company.
- Develop metrics to monitor and report progress to meet department targets.
- Support the department's financial management.
- Carry out Engineering sample inspection (pre- and post-validation activities).
- Produce required reports, datasets and other documents to a high standard, including written English.
- Lead internal training on specialist inspection and metrology equipment.
Experience required includes:
- Proven experience in the automotive sector and precision engineering.
- Knowledge of Diesel fuel injection systems, test environments and Diesel engines.
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of dimensional metrology and best practices.
- Proven experience with surface finish measurement, such as Zygo, Alicona, Taylor Hobson.
- Experience with visual and imaging inspection technologies, contact and optical 3D metrology equipment.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, specifications.
- Experience with writing measurement programmes and process automation.
- Programming skills using Matlab, Python and VBA.
- Experience in managing a small team and managing a large number of projects in parallel.
- Experience in lab management.
- Written English to a professional standard.
- Demonstrated experience working with customers and communicating at all levels.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams to meet the company's business objectives.
- Available for travelling (customers, suppliers, other company sites).
- Attention to detail and data-driven mindset, experience in applying design for inspection and statistical analysis.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels and interpersonal skills.
- To be a self-starter, self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
- Solid problem-solving skills. Ability to identify risks and escalate as appropriate.
- Ability to work under pressure, willing to go the extra mile.
- Drive 5S and workplace organisation implementation.
- Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 7+ Years of previous experience in a relevant engineering sector
- Postgraduate degree in metrology or precision engineering discipline.
Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Contact Tracey Bates to talk about this role on 01376 517079
