Quality Inspector

Location: Southend-on-Sea

QUALITY INSPECTOR

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX

PERMANENT POSIITON

4 DAY WORKING WEEK

FREE PARKING ON SITE + BENEFITS

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Inspector. Reporting into the Quality Manager. The candidate must be experience in aerospace sector and are responsible for inspection, qualification, FAIR, Test and Release activities associated with prior booking into Finished Goods in line with Quality Assurance Manual processes and procedures.

ROLE:

• To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements

• Inspection of all manufactured parts in line with the manufacturing routing and quality plans as laid out in the Quality Management System (QMS), processes and procedures.

• Responsible for all Calibration, Testing, Qualification and associated Approvals

• Consistent and confident use of broad range of measurement tools and programming of CMM (Laser Measurement Machine)

• Responsible for assisting in inspection activities as directed by QM / Assist in FAIR / LAIR compilation and approving as directed by QM

• Responsible for the approval status of the associated test equipment and activities / Responsible for product Release as directed by the QM

• To contribute to the quality system maintenance in accordance with the requirement of ISO 9001:2008 / AS 9100 and is subject to regular audits and reviews

• Participate in meetings with the Manufacturing Team / Assisting in technical reviews as required and liaising with the team

• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout manufacturing showcasing continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set

• Ensure adherence to manufacturing routing, product traceability and batch control has been carried out

• Ensure the correct use of calibrated measurement systems for the purposes of inspection of product and carry out gauge R&Rs

• Monitor and report on subcontract performance as directed

• Monitor scrap and rework in line with quality plans and report as directed by QM

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experienced in an engineering sector, ideally aerospace.

• Measurement skills utilising a broad range of measurement systems which can include, but not limited to Hand held gauges, ring, plugs, micrometres, callipers, shadow graphs, slips, CMM, height gauges, torque load testers , tensile testing machines, surface comparators

• Calibration knowledge and practice of calibrating handheld equipment to Aerospace QMS standards.

• Associated calibration database and record keeping.

• Strong practical knowledge of Aerospace Testing – mechanical (hardness / UTS / Proof load / Torque.)

• Solid technical background and experience in inspection and testing techniques.

• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and specification

• Familiar with auditing procedures and recent First Article Experience

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Quality and or Aerospace Standards ( ISO 9000, AS9100, EASA Part 21, EASA Part 145)

• Problem Solving Skills within an engineering environment - preferably 8D

• Continuous Improvement and 5S Mind set

• Effective communicator at all levels both verbal and written

• Strong initiative and time management skills, able to balance priorities confidently with minimum supervision

• Attention to detail, including numeracy

• Work with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals

Important Notice:
Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website.

Application Status:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion