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 escalating quality issues to ensure a quality product is produced for the 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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