Quality Inspector

Location - Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary - £26,000 - £29,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours - Monday to Friday

Benefits - Company events, pension, onsite parking, early finish on Fridays & 185 hours of annual leave per year

Do you have a good understanding of ISO9001:2105 QMS requirements?Do you have experience in welding inspection protocols?

We have an opportunity in Sittingbourne for a Quality Inspector to work for one of our clients. In this role, you will be working full time, Monday to Friday, for a well-established and respected company that delivers high-quality products for their specialist client base.

Responsibilities for the role of Quality Inspector

• Conduct inspections on engineering drawings, utilising gauges and relevant inspection equipment for dimensional and visual assessments.
• Conduct material inspections as part of the quality control process.
• Oversee the inspection of all received parts from suppliers, employing both manual and digital measuring devices.
• Take charge of identifying and investigating non-conforming parts, initiating the quarantine of items, generating non-conformance reports, and collaborating with suppliers for corrective actions.
• Execute and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) data per AS9102 requirements.
• Facilitate product release and acceptance within the company's ERP system.
• Engage in document reviews, analysis, inspection, and archiving in compliance with EPS requirements before the release of finished goods.
• Participate in forecasting and planning activities based on business requirements.
• Play an active role in enhancing the company's Quality Management System (QMS) through continuous improvement

Skills and Experience:

• Good understanding of ISO9001:2015 QMS requirements and customer focus.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with good interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise and resolve competing priorities and workloads.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience using a range of measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of welding inspection.
• Able to adapt to the ever-changing technology and willingness to learn new skills.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Previous experience working in in a Quality role would be beneficial.
• Understanding of AS9102 (FAI) would be beneficial.
• Able to generate CMM Arm programs would be beneficial.