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Quality Inspector

Sutton, Essex
4 weeks ago
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Quality Inspector

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Inspector. Reporting into the Quality Manager, this person will be experienced in the Aerospace sector with an understanding of FAIR paperwork.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

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

  • Inspection and verification of parts at all stages within business.

  • First article inspection reporting.

  • Non-conformance process, both supplier and customer.

  • Root cause analysis and resolution, including rework of parts.

  • Work as part of team to achieve quality and production targets.

  • Support process of building quality into the manufacturing cycle.

  • Approve signatory for release of related quality processes.

    CORE SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES NEEDED

  • Experienced in an engineering background.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

  • Technical knowledge & experience within the aerospace sector preferred.

  • Experience in a quality control environment preferred.

  • Recent First Article Inspection experience.

  • Working to ISO 9100, AS9100, EASA

  • Auditing experience

  • Attention to detail, including numeracy.

  • Ability to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.

  • Good communications and computer literacy.

  • Willing to learn new skills, including programming of Laser Measuring Machine.

  • Working knowledge of Excel

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

  • Working hours Monday to Thursday (Apply online only); 37-hour week

  • 15 minute paid break in morning and 30 minute lunch break

  • Paid on 20th of month

  • Pension Plan

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Life Insurance Scheme

  • Employee Assistance Scheme, including GP anywhere across 24 hours

  • Shopping Voucher Discounts

  • Salary £36-40k depending on experience

    Why us?
    Be part of a dynamic and creative environment to utilise your engineering expertise in Machining, Quality and Product Design, working for a company with numerous quality awards and accreditations working with leading aerospace companies such as Rolls Royce, Boeing and Airbus.

    Join a supportive and growing team, with highly knowledgeable and diverse staff, many working with us for more than 20 years! As a profitable company, we need to expand our team and talent base.

    Our staff employment package is desirable and puts focus on your health and wellbeing. Our working hours, Monday to Thursday 6.45am-4.30pm, enable staff to have a good work-life balance. We offer employees pension cover, life assurance, employee assistance programme, healthcare plan and business closure over the Christmas season

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