Senior Composite Quality Inspector

Melton Mowbray
1 week ago
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RIGHT TO WORK IN UK REQUIRED, THIS ROLE DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP

Who

Our Leicestershire based client is a leading manufacturer of Composite and GRP components, offering complete engineering solutions to it’s customers in sectors such as F1, Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine and more. Now embarking on a new and exciting part of their story, our client now has the following opportunity.

What

We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to manage the day-to-day running of our client’s Inspection department to help them continue to deliver high quality components.

Senior Inspector Role responsibilities: –

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the Inspection department.

  • Supervise the team of quality inspectors for daily tasks.

  • Manage priorities to delivery components on time.

  • Schedule workload through the QC department to meet the required schedules including working with other internal departments requirements.

  • Undertake and plan the department training needs / skills gaps.

  • Work with the Quality team for issuing NCR’s in an acceptable timeframe.

  • Identify metrology needs and install any training as required.

  • Look for opportunities for continuous improvement within the department.

  • Develop internal processes and procedures to improve the QC as agreed with the Quality Manager.

  • Aid the Quality department with identifying root cause and corrective actions as required.

  • Liaise with Engineering department for conclusions of NCR’s and any corrective actions on drawings.

    This is where you come in

    Required Experience of the Senior Inspector: –

  • Read and understand detailed drawings and documentation.

  • Experience of a Quality role within Composites and Automotive.

  • Good working knowledge of Polyworks Software.

  • Previous scheduling experience is desirable.

  • Used to working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Understand and compare product against visual standards.

  • Promote adherence to the ISO 9001.2015 standard requirements.

  • Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different geometrical alignments.

    Required Skills of the Senior Inspector: –

  • Ability to communicate to all levels across the business effectively.

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

  • Manage and motivate the Inspection Team.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy levels.

  • Excellent organisational skills.

    Schedule

    Monday to Friday

    8am – 5pm

    Flexibility Required at certain times to meet business requirements

    Benefits

    23 days holiday plus bank holidays

    Holiday Buy/Sell options

    Company pension

    Flexible schedule

    Wellness programme

    Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

    If you want to be a part of a great team, during an exciting evolution, that will provide you with an environment in which to flourish by investing into your future, then we look forward to hearing from you

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