Quality Inspector

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world.  We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Quality Inspector to join the team to perform in-line inspections, measurements and provide detailed and accurate reports. Reporting to our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring components are to the correct specification including dimensional, issue, material and associated process.

Key responsibilities will include:
 

• Owning in process inspection confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests and communicating required adjustments

• Approving finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement inspections, quarantining products and confirming completion

• Documenting inspection results by completing reports and logs and inputting data into quality database

• Ensuring the continuous operation of equipment by following operating instructions, calibration requirements and requesting servicing and repairs

• Goods-in inspection and parts processing

• Coordinating Material Review Board

• Collaborating with your Team Leader and following build plans to ensure target completion of products

• Assisting the Manufacturing Engineers in developing methods and procedures

• Participation of internal and external audits

• Supporting product certification.

Skills and experience required:
 

• City and Guilds, HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline

• Proven experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment, ideally within the aerospace or automotive industry

• Detailed knowledge of metrology tools and technologies

• In-depth knowledge of technical drawings, datums and GD&T

• Experience with quality processes e.g. MRB, QN, NCR, SCAR, FAIR etc.

• Familiarity with the use and application of lean manufacturing/process improvement tools and techniques

• IT literate within MS Office, SolidWorks PDM, Teamcenter, MES and SAP

• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach

• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm

• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A flexible approach to work.

Desirable:
 

• Experience of working within a Tier 1 environment

• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 - Acceptability of Electronic Components

• Experience in CMM programming and development (Mitutoyo MCOSMOS)

• Experience in picking and kitting parts

• UK driving license and ability to travel.

Are you Evolito?

Apply now for immediate consideration.