On behalf of our Mildenhall based client, we are looking for a QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR to join their successful and expanding team.
As the Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for the following:
- Ensuring that all in-process manufacturing inspections are carried out in accordance with procedures, control plans, measurement history sheets and quality in action specifications/requirements.
- You will ensure that results are properly recorded, reported and analysed accordingly.
- For training out all inspection requirements consistently across all teams and shifts.
- Responsible for Patrolled Checks, spot checks and random training inspections.
- Introducing and maintaining continuous improvement activities and improvements to all inspection activities.
Your main duties will include:
- You will be liaising with Line Managers and Assembly Operators to ensure quality issues are addressed within the many manufacturing areas to avoid high reject rates and resultant scrap.
- You will be supporting the Operators for end of line inspections and training operators accordingly.
- Carry out inspection of manufactured components to ensure final assemblies are completed to the required specification.
- Complete and take responsibility for the accurate recording of non-conforming parts.
- To complete any process documentation as is required, in line with the build instructions taking ownership and accountability of this process.
- Documenting and escalating quality issues to ensure a quality product is produced for the end user.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives/projects to improve product quality.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping and hygiene are always maintained in line with 5S principles.
- Questioning the nature of defects while providing future solutions.
- Alerting the Quality Assurance department of ongoing problems and delivering resolutions.
- Filling out and maintaining proper paperwork.
- Complying with any and all standards, internal policies and legal regulations that apply to the finished products.
- Comparing finished products to original specifications.
- Ensure raw materials and finished products meet specifications through meticulous examination and precise measurement tools.
- Perform durability, functionality, and safety tests to validate product quality and performance using standardised methods.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, noting deviations or defects found to ensure traceability and quality control.
- Communicate identified defects promptly to supervisors/QA and collaborate on corrective actions for timely resolution.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and training:
- Exercise substantial initiative/judgement in work methods and interpreting goals.
- Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of management.
- Knowledge of quality systems and measurement/calibration systems and equipment.
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
- Knowledge of ISO9001.
- Understanding of ISO14001 and Health and Safety practices.
- Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
- Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma Level 4 or equivalent NVQ level 4 qualification.
- Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably complex and precision components.
- Experience of working in Quality Assurance.
- Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills.
- Quality Control Inspector background with at least 3 years experience in ISO 9001 QMS.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 42.5 hours/wk and the pay rate is £14.00 – £15.00 per hour, dependant upon experience. This position is offered on a temp to perm basis.
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Contact Detail:
Little Black Dog Recruitment Limited Recruiting Team