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Quality Control Inspector

Crewkerne
2 weeks ago
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Quality Control Inspector
Crewkerne, Somerset
£28,000 Per Annum + Benefits
We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are excited to be supporting a successful manufacturing company, carrying out work for sectors including Aerospace, Automotive and Fluid Control. The company is privately owned and have been established for 40 years.
The Quality Control Inspector Role:
Opportunity for a talented and motivated Quality Control Inspector to be part of the Quality Team to support business growth and specifically to ensure continued improvement throughout the company with special attention to the goods inwards and manufacturing areas by performing inspections and sampling procedures on incoming materials, parts and supply chain components used in the manufacture of miniature power transmission and control products. Document inspection results by completing reports and inputting data into the quality database.
Quality Control Inspector Duties & Responsibilities:

  • As a contributing member of a customer orientated organisation, you will be responsible for the timely delivery of specific aspects of the quality control function. In particular:
  • Carry out Inspections using various Metrology including CMM, against internal and customer requirements
  • Being part of the investigation team when involved in product non-conformities and ensuring a timely resolution using 8D; including the supporting of implementing containments, root cause analysis, corrective action and verify that all actions have been implemented successfully and effectively
  • Work closely with manufacturing to ensure that the quality expectations of the business are being met and documented
  • Support other functions within the Quality department (Calibration, ISIR, Audits)
  • Support the Head of Quality with continual improvement projects
  • Flexible work attitude towards other tasks & duties
    Quality Control Inspector Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
  • Experience working in Quality within a manufacturing environment
  • Electrical/electronic skills are advantageous
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and use measurement tools
    Quality Control Inspector Benefits:
  • Pension contribution
  • Company life assurance scheme
  • Discretionary companywide performance bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
  • 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
    Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
    We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
    We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
    The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
    So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
    Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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