QC Technician

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 Technician to be based at our brand-new, state-of-the-art, manufacturing site in Basingstoke.

What can we off you?

As Quality Control Technician, you will receive the following:

• Competitive salary + 30% shift allowance
• 25 days holiday - increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• 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.

The role:

As Quality Control Technician, you will inspect manufactured and purchased products in accordance with company drawings & specifications.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Metrology inspection of purchased and manufactured products in accordance with Drawings, processes, internal documentation and any other requirements.
• Inspecting components using QC preprogrammed equipment - CMM and VMM
• Supporting NPD with parts/products requiring inspection and reports.
• Liaising with the relevant technical authority on any technical issue.
• Supporting MRB Reviews when necessary.
• Supporting CAPA investigations, internally & externally as and when required.
• Performing and/or supporting Gauge R&R or MSA reviews in line with company requirements.
• Supporting calibration when necessary.
• Supporting both Internal & External audits.

What are we looking for?

As Quality Control Technician, you will have the following:

Key skills and experience:

• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Trained and experienced in the use of CMM and VMM
• Experience in machining and milling, ideally within the medical or aerospace sector
• Familiar with GD&T and confident in a variety of metrology equipment ranging from a micrometre to CMM/VMM
• Ability to read drawings and determine the method of inspection.
• Ability to write Inspection Reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills