Quality Inspector

Main Role and Objectives

Provide an Inspection service to the company.

Ensure that, as far as is reasonably practical, all goods produced by the company meet the required level of quality.

Achieve required levels of output.

Ensure safe working practices.

Receive instructions as appropriate to ensure that schedules are achieved.

• Undertake component "in-process" and "final" inspection using a full range of measuring equipment and machines.
• Produce inspection result reports for customers and internal use.
• Operate the company non‑conformance system, recommending corrective and preventative actions as appropriate.
• Hand finish components in line with procedure WS004 as necessary.
• Mark components as detailed either on routings or drawings in line with company practice using various suitable methods.
• Carry out non‑destructive testing (Hardness, LPI and MPI, UT) on components and raw material. Produce relevant results certification and report on defective components.
• Assist with packing and preparing for shipping.
• Assist with maintaining the measuring instrument calibration system.
• Assist in developing inspection techniques for components and situations that are not straightforward.
• Produce calculations for various aspects of components (e.g. thread wire readings).
• Produce sketches/drawings of customer samples as required.
• Communicate quality improvement requirements to management in cases where the NCR system has not been invoked.

• Observe all company rules and systems with regard to the company’s Health and Safety policies and rules, be aware of existing and potential hazards, report damaged or faulty plant and equipment to management immediately, and when working in the vicinity of a hazard or potentially hazardous situation, wear or use personal protective equipment or clothing which is available.
• Work to the company quality system and procedures, completing documentation as required.
• Work to all other company systems and rules including time recording, holiday requests, etc.
• Ensure that all equipment, tools and measuring instruments are correctly used, stored and maintained.
• Report problems with drawings, materials, tooling, machines and equipment to management.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times.
• Undertake any training that may be deemed necessary to enhance your role within the company.
• Maintain high standards of quality in the product while observing the demands of time constraints imposed by cost and delivery implications.
• Work to manufacturing schedules as required in order to ensure on‑time deliveries and targets.
• Assist with training apprentices and other trainees.
• Undertake any other duties which management considers may fall within the remit of the role.