Quality Inspector

Who Are We

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use. Surface Transforms' unique patented Carbon-Ceramic technology provides the ultimate braking performance for road and track.

Here at Surface Transforms passion is at the heart of our brand. As a team we refuse to accept the impossible. We know that impossible only means that we haven’t found the solution yet. Your role at Surface Transforms is yours to steer - toward opportunities and away from risks. You have the power to shape your role and we cannot wait to see where you take us and we’ll take pride in supporting the future you chose to build at Surface Transforms.

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join our growing Quality team. Our Quality Inspector ensures that a company's product meets all quality standards including testing the product, ensuring customer specifications are met and certifying the product meets industry standards.

What you’ll be doing as our Quality Inspector:

• Coordinate and supervise all quality activities.
• Analyse defects found in production NCR, support the preparation of 8D reports and assure the implementation and verification of necessary containments.
• Carry out Goods In inspection and report any non-conformities to SQE
• Manage quarantine area for non-conforming parts.
• Carry out EOL (GP12) inspections before shipment to final customer.
• Assists with concession & disposition inspection measurements data.
• Prepare all documentation for traceability records.
• Material booking in/release.
• Use all inspection, general measuring equipment, verniers, micrometers etc. CMM is approved.
• Assist and support the completion of MSA studies required for PPAP
• Comply fully with internal and external Quality Audits
• Work within all company guidelines and procedures
• Other duties may also be required.
  
  

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Quality Inspector:

• Experience in quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC and control plans
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to analyse information (including numerical) and understand and interpret trends.
• IT skills (proficiency in Microsoft essential ) SAP an advantage.
• A self-motivated team player with a strong leadership style who takes the initiative to solve problems creatively and lead by example and hands on when required.
• Able to work under pressure.
  
  

Need to have:

• IATF 16949, ISO 9001 knowledge
• Automotive experience
• Inspection experience
• Problem solving experience.
  
  

You’ll have these personal attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
  
  

What we’ll give you in return:

• Attractive salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave Bank holidays
• Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
• An autonomous working environment
• Reward and recognition incentives for hard work, dedication and idea generation
• Employee appreciation events and celebrations
• Company uniform on your first day and annual clothing point scheme
• A confidential employee assistance helpline covering physical and emotional support
• Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities
• Free fruit Mondays
• Death in service scheme
  
  

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2.30pm

Salary: £24,960