Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

Mildenhall Full-Time No home office possible
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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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Quality Control Inspector
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