Quality Inspector

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 their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised 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.

ROLE

As a Quality Inspector you will maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual inspection and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production first off activities by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor/operator.
• Conduct visual & automated inspection activities on part finished & finished goods
• Selecting output samples and checking them using appropriate methods
• Approves finished products by confirming compliance to specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning non-compliant materials & products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training/educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
• Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity
• Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Passion, Unity, Precision

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Planned activity adherence
• Accuracy of own work
• Attendance
• Time keeping

SKILLS AND ABILITIES WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent level of numeracy and literacy
• Strong organisational skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Punctual and adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a larger team or on own initiative
• Flexible approach to working and shift patterns
• Willingness to learn and develop skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and to meet deadlines
• Must be able to undertake and pass company eye test (aided or unaided)

G&H BENEFITS

• Generous overtime pay: 1.5x after 39 hours and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension contributions: Company pays 6%.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Health Cash Plan to cover medical expenses.
• £500 referral bonus for recommending friends (terms apply).

Ready to join a leader in Optical Technology? Take your career to the next level with G&H. Apply today and be part of a team that s shaping the future of optics!

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government s Baseline Personnel Security Standard , which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.