Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Barrow in Furness

Senior Quality inspector x 4

Inside IR35

Full time on site..

Play a critical role in building world-class submarines that protect national security.

Role Description

The role holder:

* The role of the Quality Inspector II is to undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans

* Competent Quality professional capable of working under their own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas

* A member of the Quality team who escalates problems where required

* Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required

* Domain areas include, but are not limited to:
Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling

Core Duties

The role holder:

* Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team

* Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours

* Responsible for conducting conditions management and customer walk-round audits

* Undertake routine Quality inspection activities in their related area with no supervision

* Undertake non-routine/complex activities in their related area with minimal supervision

* Manage own development

* Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area

* Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships

* Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non-conformances

* Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances

* Report results of inspections using agreed processes

* Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate

* The ability to articulate and deliver Quality objectives

* The ability to contribute in team meetings and working groups

* Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required

* The ability to write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning

* The ability to deliver results

Leadership Responsibilities

The role holder:

* Deputise for the Quality Team Leader as and when required

Budget Responsibilities

The role holder:

* None

Competencies

Knowledge:

* Awareness of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards

* Good understanding of own discipline and end to end requirements within Quality Inspection

* Understand how their own role and team fit into overall objectives of the function

* Knowledge of product safety requirements

* Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable)

* Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented

Skills:

* The ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline

* The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements

* Effective stakeholder management

Qualifications:

* NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience:
Tradal background - time served in trade discipline