At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts and assemblies.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace and military manufacturing company.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rates, flexible hours, and independent contractor opportunities.
- Other info: Work independently with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in quality assurance while working with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of inspection experience and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 27.5 - 27.5 £ per hour.
Hours - 4pm to 2:30am Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 1:30am Friday. 4pm to 8pm @ £27.50 per hour, 8pm to 2:30am / 1:30am @ £33 per hour.
The quality inspector shall travel to various supplier facilities to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies. Parts will be inspected to engineering drawings, customer purchase order(s), industry standards, and specifications. The inspector will be required to report inspection accept/reject information directly to the customer via web application.
Requirements:
- Candidate must have practical experience performing in-process and final inspections on complex machined parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies.
- The inspections will be performed to engineering requirements specified per ANSI Y14.5 – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) or equivalent standard.
- Must have the ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and Purchase Orders (POs).
- The candidate must have experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers and calipers.
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience performing inspections in aerospace or military/defence manufacturing with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Candidate should be computer savvy and own a laptop for this assignment.
- Will be working as an independent contractor (1099).
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Operation of Optical Measurement equipment (OGP and 3D Scanner).
- To carry out 1st off Inspection (Manual) / Receipt Inspection / Inspection and Calibration activities as required to support operations.
- To support the internal non-conformance process; raising rejects and ensuring all containment is captured.
- Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
- Control of Inspection priorities within the Inspection Cell.
- Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
- Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision.
- Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs as required, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, Inspection Plans etc.
- Use of all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements.
- Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
- Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
- Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records.
- Follow work handling and storage instructions to prevent damage to components.
- Ensure that work areas are tidy, cleaned and maintained in accordance with 5S requirements.
- Comply with all company procedures and policies.
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Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises quality and safety in the defence sector, offering flexible working options including a 4-day week. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to work closely with various teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Located near Milton Keynes, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also fosters a supportive work culture that values attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
