QC Inspector

Boccard UK Limited; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Deeside is seeking a Project Quality Control Inspector responsible for ensuring the delivery of conforming products through inspections and documentation reviews. Candidates should have advanced welding knowledge and NDT qualifications, and enjoy extensive travel to suppliers. This role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance x4 salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous Nuclear experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast and high volume production environment.
• Competent in visiting suppliers and assessing materials.

Responsibilities

• Travel to suppliers for raw material inspections.
• Perform inspections of welding and painting when required.
• Ensure compliance with the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).

Skills

Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate

NDT qualification

Ability to assess certification

Education

CSWIP 3.1, PCN Level 2 PT and MT

In-depth knowledge in technical fields

Tools

SharePoint

Windows software

Job description

Overview

Project Quality Control Inspector – Deeside + travel

With a track record of 50 years in the nuclear energy sector, Boccard is a leading specialist in engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance across the energy industry. Boccard is seeking a qualified Project Quality Inspector, based at our new fully digital manufacturing facility in Deeside with regular travel to other sites. This role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of conforming products by carrying out anticipatory, monitoring and improvement actions with suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Travel to suppliers for raw material inspections – carry out documentation reviews (such as 3.1/3.2 certificates) for materials and consumables and complete inspection and release documents
• Based at the company fabrication workshop in Deeside, with travel to a supplier twice a week
• Carry out inspections of welding, NDT and painting when required
• Carry out independent inspections of Boccard and its suppliers’ work (checker of the checker)
• Generate and/or review documentation, procedures, ITPs, end of manufacturing supports, LTQRs, release certificates, etc.
• Follow the controlling document steps and sign off where applicable to evidence that steps are completed and accepted
• Ensure the controlling document is compliant at all stages of manufacture
• Document handling is then sent to the client for review with a focus on right first time; KPIs are measured with attention to detail
• SharePoint and Windows software are used; a competence is required
• Carry out product and process inspections in accordance with applicable standards (technical specifications, CoC, SPA, etc.)
• Carry out or participate in technical product qualifications
• Review and approve technical documents and supplier quality to release materials
• Ensure requirements of customers, third parties or representatives are met
• Able to form strong relationships with internal and external parties
• Conduct progress action plans with suppliers
• Decide on the “quarantine” release of products for which the inspector is responsible
• Carry out audits, quality meetings, inspection of suppliers/subcontractors, and monitoring of prefabrications or on-site activities
• Participate in the continuous improvement program
• Carry out inspections before, during and after
• Always put safety first
• Ensure that the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) is monitored and respected at each manufacturing/installation step; the ITP governs activities to meet client quality requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures
• Excellent communication skills with a strong eye for detail
• Computer literate and willing to train on internal digital platforms
• Previous Nuclear experience preferred
• Experience operating in a fast and high volume production environment
• NDT qualification
• CSWIP 3.1, PCN Level 2 PT and MT and painting & coating qualification are essential
• In-depth knowledge in one or more technical fields (mechanics, welding, materials, control, GC, EIA in the context of EPC offers, etc.)
• Reading and understanding/interpreting plans, ISO, Specifications
• Able to travel extensively to other sites
• Working knowledge of RCCM, BSEN ISO 13480, 9001, 19443, 15614, 5817, 9606
• Ability to assess certification against the requirements of the specifications
• Ability to review technical documentation such as Lifetime Quality Records and comment based on contract requirements
• Competent in visiting suppliers and assessing materials and/or manufactured items for compliance
• Follow the manufacturing process by updating the ITP/FUD with signature against applicable tasks

Compensation and Benefits

• A highly competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• On-going investment in training and development
• Life Assurance x4 salary
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Boccard we strive to be a diverse and inclusive employer and commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, prior to or upon commencing employment with Boccard.

If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Project Quality Control Inspector – we want to hear from you!