Senior Quality Inspector

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quality Inspector 12 months contract likely to be extended possible temp to perm with our prestigious client BAE Systems at their site in Barrow.

Schedule: 3 on 4 off days, overtime available. Shift rate: £39.18 per hour PAYE plus £5.70 per hour Holiday pay. Umbrella rate: £52.79 per hour.

Role description

• Undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans.
• Competent Quality professional capable of working under own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas.
• Escalate problems where required.
• Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required.
• Domain areas include: Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Visual Weld Inspection).

Core Duties

• Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team.
• Demonstrate SHE and responsible business behaviours.
• Conduct conditions management and customer walk round audits.
• Undertake routine Quality inspection activities in the related area with no supervision.
• Undertake non routine/complex activities in the related area with minimal supervision.
• Manage own development.
• Able to access, understand and apply local Management System documentation (policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments) in their area.
• Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships.
• Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non conformances.
• Conduct verification of non conformances.
• Report results of inspections using agreed processes.
• Use Company computer systems and software as appropriate.
• Articulate and deliver Quality objectives.
• Contribute in team meetings and working groups.
• Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required.
• Write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning.
• Deliver results.

Knowledge

• General Quality Control background.
• Previous experience of Inspection.
• Use of Mechanical measuring equipment (Verniers / Micrometres).
• Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) experience beneficial.
• Awareness of ISO 9001/EN9100 standards.
• Good understanding of own discipline and end to end requirements within Quality Inspection.
• Understand how their own role and team fit into overall objectives of the function.
• Knowledge of product safety requirements.
• Export requirements knowledge (e.g., International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) where applicable).
• Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented.

Skills

• Use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline.
• Interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements.
• Effective stakeholder management.

Clearance

Recognising the restricted nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance.