Quality Inspector

Overview

Contract Duration: 6 months

Rate: £21.72 per hour training rate, rising to £22.46 per hour

Candidate requirement: BPSS Clearance

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Coventry

Purpose Of The Position: Responsible for product assurance activities including inspecting and certifying product in manufacturing and at goods inwards.

• Programme / operate CMM equipment and generate reports to ensure the conformance of product.
• Operate specialist test and measuring equipment. Provide product assurance support services to achieve production requirements and to maintain calibration and quality standards.
• Carry out, where required, a continuous programme of Process Control Audits in all areas including Supplies, Manufacturing, Assembly and Despatch, to ensure Process Control is carried out in conjunction with current quality standards.
• Undertake First Article Inspection in accordance with Quality Procedure (QP) requirements.
• Be accountable for the accuracy/quality of the task performed and work to eliminate/minimise undetected errors that could reduce customer confidence or the efficiency of the cell's operation.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with all contacts. Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the teams objectives and performance.
• Carry out all other tasks necessary in support of the Product and Quality Assurance role that are required to support the business.
• Record and process non-conformances using the appropriate systems.
• Use the business system to record entry into stock and make stock adjustments.
• Raise concessions / production permits using the appropriate systems.

• Attend and contribute to Daily Team meetings and support the ongoing progression of PLS within a HPC environment.
• Work within and contribute to a team approach and participate in continual improvement essential for the ongoing development of the cell.
• Individual Process Control (PC) stamping (or electronic equivalent) of planning cards to certify inspection / quality conformance of the product being processed and that the correct process technique was followed.
• Maintain component traceability of parts throughout the manufacturing process and report any documentation errors to supervision.
• Responsible for the associated paperwork that supports the manufacturing documentation required for the product being processed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 6-S in the work area.
• Comply with company and HS&E procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for the control of technical data (e.g. DFARS, ITAR).
• Undergo training as required to perform particular aspects of this role.
• Job holder may be requested to train others on tasks associated with this role.
• Shift patterns may be required to meet on-going business requirements.
• Carry out special duties as assigned.

• A good standard of general education is required.
• 1 year of similar experience in an engineering manufacturing facility inspecting a similar product.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate various inspection and test equipment and be fully conversant with drawing and other documentation standards (e.g. BPs, departmental specific procedures, Engineering Standards, etc.).
• Good computer skills are desirable, and knowledge of computer systems used (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good planning, organisational, analytical, interpersonal, decision-making, and written and oral communication skills are required.