Principal Quality Inspector Inspection

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Principal Quality Inspector based in Newcastle for a 12 month contract within a leading UK defence organisation. The role focuses on Quality Assurance leadership, compliance with ISO 9001/EN9100, and governing product safety and export controls such as ITAR where applicable.

The candidate will coordinate large teams, drive Continuous Improvement, and ensure alignment with the Business Unit's objectives and the Operational Framework.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001/ EN9100 Quality standards and SME in Quality.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Investigations

Process Improvement

Interpret Specifications

Education

NC or HNC in technical discipline

Job description

Principal Quality Inspector

Newcastle Based

£48.47 per hour Umbrella inside IR35

12 Month Contract

Currently recruiting for a Principal Quality Inspector to work within one of the Uk's leading defence organisations in Newcastle.

Knowledge:

• Experience of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in own discipline within Quality and a broad understanding of other Quality related disciplines
• Understand how their own role and team fit into overall objectives of the function
• Knowledge of and support the development of product safety
• 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, suggesting improvements if required
• Understand the importance of cross functional integration across the Business Unit to achieve overall goals of the Function
• Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process
• Be experienced in coordinating/ facilitating and influencing large teams for Continuous Improvement

Skills:

• The ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline, including investigations
• The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements and cascade to others
• A working knowledge of facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence cross functionally
• Effective action management and verification
• Effective stakeholder management

Qualifications:

• NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience