Senior Quality Inspector

Senior Quality inspector x 4

Inside IR35

Full time on site

Play a critical role in building world-class submarines that protect national security.

Role Description

The role holder:

The role of the Quality Inspector II is to undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans

Competent Quality professional capable of working under their own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas

A member of the Quality team who escalates problems where required

Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required

Domain areas include, but are not limited to: Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling

Core Duties

The role holder:

Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team

Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours

Responsible for conducting conditions management and customer walk-round audits

Undertake routine Quality inspection activities in their related area with no supervision

Undertake non-routine/complex activities in their related area with minimal supervision

Manage own development

Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related 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

Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances

Report results of inspections using agreed processes

Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate

The ability to articulate and deliver Quality objectives

The ability to contribute in team meetings and working groups

Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required

The ability to write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning

The ability to deliver results

Leadership Responsibilities

The role holder:

Deputise for the Quality Team Leader as and when required

Budget Responsibilities

The role holder:

None

Competencies

Knowledge:

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 (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR (where applicable)

Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented

Skills:

The ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline

The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements

Effective stakeholder management

Qualifications:

NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience: Tradal background - time served in trade discipline