Engineering Quality Inspector

Rullion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Client tooling

On-site messroom

Locker rooms + showers

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Quality Inspector in Manchester to join a large overhauls project for Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. You will monitor, audit and improve quality, supporting product safety and shaping total quality culture.

Based at Manchester Train Care Centre, the role involves days/nights on a 2-week shift, 48 hours weekly, with PAYE £24.52/hr (up to 12 weeks) and umbrella rates higher; long-term project through Sept 2027 with safety-critical duties and ongoing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Awareness of quality systems ISO 9001-2015, RISAS, EN14001.
• 5+ years in engineering, mechanical or electromechanical roles.
• Knowledge of Railway Industry Standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customers, suppliers and workshop on quality issues.
• Resolve problems related to product service and quality.
• Ensure drawings, specs and revisions are used correctly.

Skills

Quality systems

Manufacturing techniques

Team player

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

ONC/HND or equivalent in engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:

Quality Inspector

Overview:

You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet.

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities which can be broadly described as 'total quality', ensuring the products and services meet the highest possible standard and adhere to standard. Active monitoring, auditing, continuous improvement, and engagement, are required to provide assurance and strive for customer satisfaction. As part of the role, there will be a required level of support to product safety, and raising awareness of product safety, human factors, and improving the Quality/Safety culture.

Organisational Reporting:

Reporting to the Senior Production Manager - Overhauls Supported by the Project Quality Manager

Location:

Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Start Date:

ASAP

Envisaged End Date:

Upto September 2027

Shift Pattern:

Days and Nights on a 2-week shift rotation

Hours:

48 hours per week

Quality Inspector

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £24.52 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £31.73 per hour.

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £24.52 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £33.49 per hour.

An additional retainer of £1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable.

This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project.

This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply.

Benefits

• PPE provided by Rullion
• Tooling provided by the Client
• On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities
• Coverall cleaning service available
• Changing facilities with lockers and Showers

Qualifications and Skills required:

An academic qualification of ONC/HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline. (Preferred but not essential)

Desired Technical Knowledge / Experience

• A wide practical knowledge of manufacturing techniques and their relationship to quality systems such as those defined in ISO: -9001-2015, RISAS, EN14001 etc.
• At least 5 years related experience within engineering, mechanical, Electromechanical and/or electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of Railway Industry Standards.
• Key skill - Able to build effective working relationships
• Key Skill - Excellent communication skills.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office, SAP, good level of IT literacy.
• Team player.
• Proactive approach.
• Problem solving techniques.
• Understanding of ALSTOM drawing, systems and procedures.
• View quality and deadlines as 'musts' to be achieved.

Requirements

• You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client 's facility in Manchester City Centre
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of technical qualification.

Performance Measurement

• Produce monthly Pareto Analysis monitors regarding performance.
• Monthly defect analysis reports for the production managers
• Compliance to the internal Audit Plan

Responsibilities

• Responding to customers, suppliers and the workshop whenever product service and quality problems are encountered.
• Resolving problems from any source related to product service and quality.
• Ensuring the correct use and revision or upgrade of product specifications and drawings, liaison with sub-contractors to provide timely information.
• Ensuring adequate feedback on defects and causes through detailed analysis.
• Identifying necessary improvements in the quality system and implementing changes to quality procedures.
• Carry out inspection of product against drawings and specifications requirements.
• Carrying out internal and external product audits
• Auditing of quality system procedures.
• Monitoring of corrective and preventative actions and close out of CAR 's from Customer, Internal or External
• H &S audits.
• Improving product safety, and total quality culture.
• Raising and encouraging safe behaviours using the close call system.

Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.