The Company

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive Inspection Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough visual and mechanical inspections on completed work, ensuring that all products meet our high-quality standards. This role includes managing re-work processes, performing swarf removal, operating and maintaining the Pero cleaning machine, and conducting last-off inspections.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Visual & mechanical inspection:

• Conduct 100% visual inspection of large batch orders to ensure compliance with quality specifications.

• Perform mechanical inspection using various tools such as micrometres and vernier callipers, verifying dimensions and tolerances.

Swarf removal:

• Efficiently remove swarf and other debris from completed components.

Re-work Management:

• Identify defective products and manage the re-work process, ensuring that items are correct and meet quality standards before release to next stages.

Pero cleaning machine operation:

• Operate and maintain the Pero cleaning machine, ensuring it functions effectively and is kept in optimal condition

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

Last off inspection:

• Conduct final inspections (last off) on products prior to release, ensuring they meet the required standards.

SPC recorded check inspection:

• Utilise statistical process control (SPC) methods to perform recorded check inspections, contributing to continuous improvement in production quality.

Skills and Experience:

• Well versed in the use of visual and mechanical measuring equipment.

• Competent in reading technical engineering drawings.

• Integrates well within a team.

• Works well under pressure to deliver on deadlines.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Harwin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Harwin.