Incoming Inspector | Wheelsets & Bogies | Initial 6-Month Contract
East Midlands | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start Available
Pay: negotiable
The Opportunity
Ford & Stanley are recruiting for an Incoming Inspector to support the inspection and quality assurance of critical rail components, primarily wheelsets and bogies.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality or inspection professional with a strong engineering background who is comfortable interpreting engineering drawings, carrying out dimensional inspections, and managing quality documentation.
Working within a busy rail engineering environment, you will be responsible for ensuring all incoming materials and components meet required standards before entering production or maintenance activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying non-conformances, completing inspection documentation, and logging quality issues through the company's internal management system.
The Role: Incoming Inspector
As an Incoming Inspector, you will support the quality team by carrying out inspections on incoming rail components and materials, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
You will be responsible for conducting inspections, validating materials, recording defects, and maintaining accurate quality records whilst working closely with engineering and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct incoming inspections on wheelsets, bogies, and associated rail components.
Verify incoming materials and components against engineering drawings and specifications.
Carry out material verification and validation activities.
Perform dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
Identify defects, non-conformances, and quality concerns.
Complete inspection reports and associated quality documentation.
Accurately record defects and inspection findings within the company's incident management system.
Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Maintain detailed inspection records and traceability documentation.
Work collaboratively with quality, engineering, and operational teams to resolve quality issues.
Ensure all inspections are completed in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to quality and inspection processes.
Essential Criteria
Previous experience in a Q...
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