Quality Inspector

Artemis Technologies; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent maritime tech company in Belfast is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure the highest quality standards in manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include inspections, audits, and quality assurance for composite components. Candidates should have significant experience in quality functions within a manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in promoting health, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cashback Plan

Group Income Protection

Stakeholder Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

22 days holiday plus 13 public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting/testing components in a manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated experience in quality function is necessary.
• Preferred experience in quality tools for composite components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits, and testing according to quality standards.
• Record results of inspections/tests and categorize defects.
• Liaise with customers to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality tools and techniques

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

3 years' experience in quality inspection

Tools

8D Review

CAPA

FMEA

5s

Kaizen

Job description

Overview

Role Title: Quality Inspector

Reporting Line: The Quality Inspector will report to the Director of Quality.

Department Overview: The Operations function (which includes Manufacturing, Vessel Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and Facilities) is responsible for ensuring the on-time, on-cost, and on-specification delivery of products to include the eFoiler® systems and high-speed vessels. This includes all of the operational aspects of supply chain and manufacturing, as well as the supporting facilities and equipment.

The Quality department will ensure that quality is designed-in, that suppliers are capable and that the appropriate validation and verification is planned and implemented to enable right first-time delivery of Artemis Technologies’ products that fulfil customer and regulatory requirements.

The Role: The Quality Inspector will have responsibility for working with the wider organisation to agree, define and implement the highest quality standards possible within Artemis Technologies. Part of the role will be to take ownership to monitor the quality of the process, vessels and eFoiler® systems throughout the manufacturing process

Key Responsibilities

• Complete various inspections, audits and testing to ATL Quality Standards goods inwards and throughout the manufacturing process
• Recording the results of inspections / tests, identifying, diagnosing and categorising defects / issues if they occur.
• Validation of defects / issues that have been rectified during the manufacturing process.
• Communicate clearly and concisely all customer requirements to all relevant internal and external of products or services which may affect customer satisfaction.
• Implement inspection methods, quality sign-off instructions, quality standards, FMEA’s, process sheets and inspection checklists for new and existing products
• Analyse data and trends to identify issues during manufacturing and communicate with relevant departments to eliminate defects at source.
• Contribute internal and external quality reviews to ensure that all products and process achieve the desired level of quality and reliability.
• Liaise with customers to resolve any issues or complaints ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis as well as implementing and monitoring containment and preventive actions.
• Travel, both domestically and internationally, to supplier sites, customers and manufacturing spokes to undertake quality inspections, audits and product sign-offs.
• Update and review quality documentation to carry forwards lessons learnt into new products and customers
• Ensure that all measuring and monitoring equipment is calibrated as per the ATL schedule.
• Support the Continuous Improvement Philosophy within the team and throughout the company via 8D reviews, CAPA plans and 5S and Kaizen events.
• Support the training of apprentices, technicians and engineers in quality philosophies, tools, and techniques especially in relation to high value composite and electric drivetrain manufacturing.
• Promoting health and safety awareness within the Quality team.
• Support the implementation of IT systems, software and digital tools where required.
• Comply with ATL’s policies and procedures.
• Contribute to shaping a culture that reflects ATL Values and enables ATL to achieve its goals.
• Build good working relationships across the ATL’s business.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• 3 years of experience inspecting / testing components in a high complexity low volume business
• Demonstrable experience of working in quality function within a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Experience in the application of quality tools for complex composite components
• Knowledge about maritime industry quality standards and requirements
• Knowledge about zero emission quality standards and requirements

Key Skills Required:

Professional Expertise:

• A strong working knowledge of quality tools and techniques, systems, and standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Communication skills:

• Strong presenting and influencing skills
• Good report writing skills – clear, concise, and well structured
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate with, and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• An appreciation of, and an ability to, positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

Teamworking:

• Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally

Organising and Time Management:

• Dedication to completing tasks in high quality and timely manner with an ability to predict complex project timelines
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

Life at Artemis Technologies

At Artemis Technologies, you will not just be starting a new job — you’re joining a passionate team. Everything we do is driven by our purpose and mission: to decarbonise high-speed maritime transport and lead the RACE towards a sustainable future. We CARE for our planet, and our people, who are helping us protect it — that includes you.

At the heart of our culture are four core values that connect us, shape the way we collaborate, and guide the meaningful impact we strive to make together:

We are Responsible: Integrity, honesty, and respect are at the core of how we work. You’ll be part of a team that supports each other, follows through, and always strives to do the right thing — for each other and for the planet.

We are Accountable: You’ll be trusted to take ownership, face challenges head-on, and contribute to meaningful solutions. We value people who are committed, prepared, and take pride in getting things done right.

We are Collaborative: You’re joining a high-energy, friendly team that believes in the power of working together. We build trust, lift each other up, and share success as one team.

We are Entrepreneurial: We think big, stay curious, and welcome new ideas. You’ll be encouraged to innovate, question the norm, and go the extra mile — because progress demands bold thinking and practical action.

Work is just one part of life here. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—and have fun along the way. From team socials and wellness activities to events for you and your family, we make time to enjoy the journey, build real connections, and celebrate what matters most.

We’re proud of what we do — and even more proud of how we do it, together, building a more sustainable future, one wave at a time.

Remuneration

Artemis Technologies Ltd offers a competitive salary commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Cashback Plan.
• Group Income Protection
• Stakeholder Pension.
• Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle scheme.
• Life Insurance (3 x salary)
• Employer Assistance Programme.
• 22 days holiday plus 13 public/bank/closure holidays (pro-rata).You will also accumulate up to 5 service – related holidays over your first five years of employment.
• Regular social events (staff and family).

Equal Opportunities

Artemis Technologies is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates.

We monitor the community background and sex of our job applicants and employees in order to demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in employment and to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998. If you do not answer the related application questions, we are encouraged to use the residuary method of making a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form.

Note: If you provide these details you are obliged to do so truthfully as it is a criminal offence under the

Fair Employment (Monitoring) Regulations (NI) 1999 to knowingly give false answers to these questions.

Privacy

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Skills:

• 8D Review
• CAPA
• FMEA
• 5s
• Kaizen