Graduate Quality Engineer

Location: Lower Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

We are Vacgen, we are recruiting and we want you!

Since 1964, we have been the name on everyone’s lips when they think about high quality ultra-high vacuum products and services.

As pioneers in the field of UHV technology, Vacgen’s focus on innovation, reliability and quality has helped great minds take great leaps forward. Products from VACGEN are widely used by the world’s leading Universities and research institutions, from NASA and the European Space Agency to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

VACGEN remains the partner of choice for the next generation of researchers, innovators and builders. From our UK high tech manufacturing base, our focus is on delivering enabling technologies and supporting our customers across industry and academia.

At our new, purpose-built manufacturing facility near Hailsham, East Sussex we have entered an exciting new phase in our development as we embark on an ambitious expansion programme.

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Could you be the right person to fill one of our positions?

We are now recruiting for a Graduate Quality Engineer to join us on a permanent basis.

With our full training and support, you will eventually assume responsibility for:

• Understanding customer requirements and industry best practice to help develop a strategy for improving the quality of all products.
• Leading coordinating root cause analysis of quality issues relating to manufactured product, purchased parts and customer complaints to install permanent solutions and prevent re-occurrence.
• Owning the RMA process, ensuring that customer feedback and fulfilment is driven to the highest standards of service.
• Managing the administration of the internal quality process (NCR, ECN, CAR) to ensure speed of containment, corrective action, identification of root cause and resolution of issues.
• Working as a hands-on member of the Quality team to deliver the required outcomes.
• Assisting with supplier selection through robust qualification processes, inclusive of aligning process capabilities and ensuring robust Quality Assurance practices are in place.

In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:

• Some relevant work experience / internship, training process.
• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.

It would be great if you are qualified to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing or relevant Quality professional qualification

This could be the opportunity for you!

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the following role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.

We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds leads to a better workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and seek to promote a workplace where diversity is valued and respected.