Quality Inspector in Coventry

Location: Coventry

Contract Duration: 6 months

Rate: £21.72 per hour training rate, rising to £22.46 per hour full time 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Following training, Mon – Thurs 07:00 – 15:30, Fri 07:00 – 12:30

Candidate will require BPSS Clearance

Purpose of the position: Responsible for product assurance activities including inspecting and certifying product in manufacturing and at goods inwards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme / operate CMM equipment and generate reports to ensure the conformance of product.
• Operate specialist test and measuring equipment. Provide product assurance support services to achieve production requirements and to maintain calibration and quality standards.
• Carry out a continuous programme of Process Control Audits in all areas including Supplies, Manufacturing, Assembly and Despatch, to ensure Process Control is carried out in conjunction with current quality standards.
• Undertake First Article Inspection in accordance with Quality Procedure (QP) requirements.
• Be accountable for the accuracy/quality and correctness of the task performed. Work to eliminate/minimise undetected errors, which could reduce customer confidence and/or the efficiency of the cell's operation.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with all contacts. The ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the team's objectives and performance is an important element of the role.
• Carry out all other tasks necessary in support of the Product and Quality Assurance role that are required to support the business.
• Record and process non-conformances using the appropriate Systems.
• Use of the business system to record entry into stock and able to make stock adjustments.
• Raise concessions / production permits using the appropriate Systems.

Key Accountabilities:

• Attend and contribute to Daily Team meetings and support the ongoing progression of PLS within a HPC environment.
• Work within and contribute to a team type approach and participate in the continual improvement process essential for the ongoing development of the cell.
• Individual Process Control (PC) stamping (or electronic equivalent) of planning cards to certify inspection / quality conformance of the product being processed and that the correct process technique was followed.
• Maintain component traceability of parts throughout the manufacturing process and report any documentation errors to supervision.
• Responsible for the associated paperwork that supports the manufacturing documentation required for the product being processed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 6-S in the work area.
• Comply with company and HS&E procedures.
• Ensure compliance with any regulations for the control of technical data (i.e. DFARS, ITAR etc).
• Undergo training if required in order to perform particular aspects of this role.
• Job holder may be requested to train others on the tasks associated with this role.
• The working of shift patterns may be required to meet ongoing business requirements.
• Carry out special duties as assigned.

What you need to be successful in the role:

• CMM inspection experience using inspection measuring equipment e.g. verniers, mic etc.
• 1 year similar experience in an engineering manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings/ operational tool layouts.
• Ability to operate various inspection and test equipment and be fully conversant with drawing and other documentation standards (e.g. BPs, departmental specific procedures, Engineering Standards etc).
• Basic computer skills are desirable e.g. Outlook, Excel.
• Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good planning, organisational, analytical, interpersonal, decision-making, oral and written communication skills are required.