Senior Quality Inspector

Morson are working with the UK's leading defence manufacturer who are looking for a quality inspector to join the team at the Barrow in Furness site.

Role description

• Looking for a welding inspector ideally CSWIP.
• The role of the Quality Inspector 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

• 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

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 (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

If you would like to apply for this position please submit an up to date CV.