Quality Inspector, Fabrication, A&P Tyne
Are you detail-orientated with welding and fabrication inspection experience?
In this role you will ensure that we are consistently delivering work that meets our rigorous quality and customer standards as you'll be working on projects of national importance on some of the most sophisticated vessels ever built, helping to secure the nation's future defence.
Who are we?
A&P Group has a clear vision – to build customer success. We have earned an enviable reputation for delivering engineering strength across the commercial marine, major fabrication and defence sectors.
From A&P Tyne we are currently delivering units for the Future Submarine Programme and units for the new class of Royal Navy Frigates – global combat vessels designed for anti-submarine warfare.
And what will you do?
* You will be responsible for ensuring that the company meets and complies with all quality control aspects of welding and fabrication by carrying our inspections of work being carried out by A&P and our contractors.
* You'll supporting with the maintenance of the Company Welding and Fabrication Quality Management System procedures and manuals
* Working closely with the Fabrication Department you'll be developing processes and procedures to ensure the quality control of all welding and fabrication operations within the facility
* You'll be carrying out non-destructive testing (magnetic particle and liquid penetrant)
* Assisting with the investigation and rectification of non-conformances, customer complaints and the defining of preventative actions
And what are we looking for?
* You will ideally be a CSWIP Welding Inspector or (equivalent) with experience of fabrication inspection
* If you hold PCN certification in non-destructive testing (MPI, LPI) that would be great but training can be provided if needed
* You'll need strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in documentation
* · With a proactive approach to quality issues, you'll have excellent problem-solving skills
* · To work collaboratively with cross-functional teams you'll have well refined communication and interpersonal skills
Why join us?
* This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries
* Exciting projects providing opportunities for growth and advancement
* Salary based on experience and what you will bring to the role.
* Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 4% pension contribution, company health shield and death in service benefit
Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.
You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.