Engineering Quality Inspector

107599
Bath, Somerset, England
£40k - 48.7k per year
Permanent
Aerospace & Defence

Quality Inspector

3 -shift rotation

Location: Bath 

I am looking for an experienced APQP Quality Inspector with an Engineering background to work a 3 shift rotation. 
Are you an experienced Quality professional? Are you looking to progress your career and work in an industrious and thriving environment? 

My client is a globally renowned employer and are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their expanding team in Bath on a three shift rotation. Their role is to Carry out Central & Goods Inwards Inspection activities. This will include, but is not limited to, product and process audits, supporting ongoing continuous improvement activities throughout the business, development of a team culture within the inspection functions, and across the business.

The post requires a working knowledge of best practice metrology processes.

The Quality Inspector’s key responsibilities will be:

1)       Carry out inspection of First-off items and supplied goods using a combination of manual gauging, CMM and surface testing equipment.

2)       Carry out in-process inspection audits and provide constructive feedback to machine shop and assembly staff.

3)       Monitor the use and condition of in-process and central inspection gauging.  Ensuring that gauging is returned for calibration in-line with the calibration schedule.

4)       Liaise with the Manufacturing Engineering team during process development to ensure that inspection requirements/methods are captured at the earliest possible stage of process definition.

5)       Utilise MSA and SPC as the basis for driving on-going process improvements.

6)       Undertake training on inspection processes and equipment where necessary.

7)       Support Engineering with new product and new process introductions.

8)       Support the implementation and subsequently maintain systems and procedures to ensure continuing compliance with the AS: EN 9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management system and PED directive requirement and any project specific Quality requirements.

9)   Undertake other additional duties that may be required from time to time as determined by the company.

10)   Support the review of Final and stage drawings prior to release into production.

11)   Review areas of concern for continuous improvement activities.

12)   Ensure all documentation is accurately maintained and archived to aid product traceability. 


The successful candidate for the Quality Inspector vacancy will come from an engineering environment and have experience in the following 

    • knowledge of ISO9001:2008 (AS9100:2009 experience preferred).
    • Extensive knowledge of metrology processes.
    • knowledge and experience of CMM systems (VDMIS, Camio).
    • Knowledge and experience and ability to read and understand Engineering drawings (including geometric tolerancing).
    • Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment
    • Computer literate with an understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project.
    • Good communicator at all levels.
    • Able to obtain a UK SC clearance

    The post holder will desirably have, or will be able to develop

    • Experience in the use of industrial MRP, MRP-II or ERP tools; ideally Syteline


In return the successful candidate for the Quality Inspector position will receive: 

- Competitive salary with generous shift allowance
- Excellent benefits package 
- Excellent career progression and ongoing training 
- Positive and welcoming working environment 


For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Quality technician, Quality inspector or Quality Engineer may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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