The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Product Inspection Manager for an automotive manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent.The Product Inspection function provides measurement expertise to support key engineering activities from product performance validation to new product development. We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join and lead a diverse team of inspection engineers and technicians, manage state-of-the-art measurement technologies and facilities to support the development of cutting-edge ICE technology towards achieving carbon-free goal.Key Responsibilities* Lead and motivate the team, developing career progression and training plans.* Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.* Ensure EH&S and QMS conformance.* Represent Product Inspection in Product Team, SMT and gate review meetings.* Monitor progress in order to meet department targets, Budget, Resources, Performance metrics and Quality standards.* Define and balance priorities and resolve conflicts in timely manner.* Ensure risk escalation is correctly executed in the team.* Manage & Develop Product Inspection resource to satisfy business needs.* Carry out Engineering sample inspection (Pre and post validation activities).* Produce required output (i.e. report/dataset).* Support department financial management.* Lead training of specialist inspection and metrology equipment.* Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated on time and to specification.Experience required includes:* Experience of management of a small team and ability to manage a large number of projects in parallel.* Experience of lab management.* Proven experience in automotive sectors and precision engineering. Knowledge of diesel common rail fuel injection systems, test environments and diesel engines.* Solid fundamental understanding of dimensional metrology principles and best practices.* Proven experience with surface finish measurement. * Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.* Experience with visual and imaging inspection technologies, contact and optical 3D metrology equipment* Available for travelling (customers, suppliers, other sites).* Experience with writing measurement programme and process automation.* Programming skills using Matlab, Python and VBA.For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone quoting job reference 913680.Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.
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Just Recruitment Group Ltd
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Product Inspection Manager for an automotive manufacturer in Gillingham, Kent, offering a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per year.
- The role requires a candidate with experience in managing a small team and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, along with a background in automotive sectors and precision engineering.
- Key responsibilities include leading a diverse team, ensuring compliance with EH&S and QMS standards, and managing measurement technologies to support product development.
- The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of dimensional metrology principles, experience with surface finish measurement, and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Additionally, programming skills in Matlab, Python, and VBA are required, along with the ability to travel for customer and supplier engagements.
