Quality Assurance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thorlabs Full time

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Thorlabs as a Quality Inspector, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the high quality of our products. As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming components, outgoing finished goods, and performing quality and RMA administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect incoming components and outgoing finished goods to ensure compliance with dimensional and visual specifications.
  • Operate manual measuring equipment within the metrology area to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inspection and quality control processes.
  • Liaise with production team leaders to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
  • Escalate repeated quality process-related concerns to the Quality Engineering team for root cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and update them on the status of RMA, NCR, or corrective action reports.
  • Coordinate and communicate with internal and external RMA & Quality teams to ensure compliance of products.
  • Carry out administrative tasks such as raising NCRs, corrective actions reports, and logging faults.
  • Assist with stock control in the RMA and Q1 warehouses, process RMA sales orders, and support product recalls.

What We Offer:

At Thorlabs, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, including pension, health care, and 25 days holiday plus public holidays. We also provide opportunities for in-house customized training and development to accelerate your career progression.

Requirements:

  • Good understanding of metrology and previous use of measuring tools and equipment.
  • Understanding of software and measurement systems, with ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
  • Computer literate with experience using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to multitask, time manage, and work independently, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us:

Thorlabs is a global industry-leading optical technologies company, with a strong commitment to quality and innovation. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality and excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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