Quality Control Inspector

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 escalate quality issues to ensure a quality product is produced for 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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