Inspection Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inspection Team Leader to join Corin based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Corin is a global leader in orthopaedic innovation, specialising in the design, development and manufacture of a wide range of cutting edge artificial implant solutions for hip, knee and ankle replacement. Founded in Cirencester in the UK in 1985, our products are now distributed globally through subsidiaries in the USA, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Germany, Austria and Italy, as well as through an extensive distributor network across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

As an Inspection Team Leader your duties and responsibilities will be

• Supervise Inspection team, comprising of both Inspectors and Senior Inspectors
• Monitor and report on throughput through department, in line with set targets
• First point of contact for Inspection related queries / requests
• Review resource requirements within department and communicate
• Make informed decisions on acceptance on a day to day basis, within the department. Communications to Final Finishing Production Manager as appropriate.
• Disseminate information within Inspection Team on a regular basis
• Review and authorise production returns to Manufacture / Production Control for rework / scrap
• Deputise for the Final Finishing Production Manager as weekly Production Meeting as required
• Deputise for Final Finishing Production Manager at Drawing Sign-off Meetings as required
• Initiate improvements / amendments to documentation used within department as required
• Review and identify needs of Inspection department with regards to metrology and gauging
• Assist in the integration of Inspection into the manufacturing process
• Undertake other related duties as required

An ideal Inspection Team Leader will have the following skills and experiences:

• Will have Mechanical Engineering background
• Will be familiar with inspection techniques and have experience in a wide range of measurement equipment and its application
• Able to make quick informed decisions
• Possess good communication skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of engineering drawings and their interpretation with regards to appropriate inspection methods

In return for this you will receive a competitive salary.

For an opportunity to join this expanding company please submit your CV online.

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