Senior Quality Inspector in Carlisle

Play a critical role in building world‑class submarines that protect national security.

Role Description

The role of the Quality Inspector II 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 condition 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.
• Access, understand and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes 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 Company computer systems and software as appropriate.
• Articulate and deliver Quality objectives.
• Contribute in team meetings and working groups.
• Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required.
• Write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning.
• Deliver results.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Quality Team Leader as and when required.

Budget Responsibilities

• None.

Competencies

Knowledge

• 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 (e.g., International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) where applicable.
• Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented.

Skills

• Ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline.
• Ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements.
• Effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience: Tradal background – time served in trade discipline.