Quality Inspector

Manpower UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the team in Avonmouth. The role involves coordinating inspection activities, performing dimensional checks, and ensuring compliance with quality policies. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in engineering QA/Inspection and strong communication skills. This position requires the ability to obtain SC Clearance and offers a competitive rate of up to £40/hour.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in an Engineering QA/Inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Mission Systems Goods Inwards quality function.
• Carry out dimensional and visual checks of components.
• Undertake internal audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Dimensional checks using measuring equipment

Interpreting engineering drawings

Communication skills

Lean awareness

Report writing skills

Tools

IT office systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Role: Quality Inspector

Location: Avonmouth, BS11 0YB

Duration: 6 months

Rate: Up to £40/hour (Umbrella only)

Inside IR35

Purpose of role: To coordinate the activities of the Mission Systems Goods Inwards quality function based on the Menzies Avonmouth facility, ensuring inspection backlogs and turnaround times are within the organisation targets. Liaise with other disciplines / functions, ensuring business priorities are regularly achieved and supported. Ensure activities are consistent with the procedures outlined in the Mission Systems Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional checks of components to engineering drawings using traditional measuring equipment and portable CMM.
• Carry out visual checks for any surface flaws, paint quality and identification requirements.
• Ability to review and approve supplied quality document packs in accordance with drawings requirements.
• Able to interpret specifications, standards and drawings and apply quality principles to establish quality requirements.
• Work with the cross-functional discipline personnel, helping to achieve delivery milestones and ensuring a fit for purpose / quality product to the customer.
• Comply with as appropriate the organisation's quality policies, plans and procedures.
• Undertake internal surveillance and spot audits on the Avonmouth site to ensure compliant product and compliance with our BMS system.
• Identification and control of Non-conformance from containment to preventative action, including trend monitoring, conducting/supporting investigations and working closely with the supply chain quality team to prevent supplier escapes into the business.
• Promote / help drive the "Quality Control to Quality Assurance" ongoing strategy within Mission Systems.
• Demonstrate a positive safety culture ensuring compliance to the company procedures and awareness of potential hazards.

Key Skills and Knowledge / Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in an Engineering QA/Inspection role.
• Lean awareness
• Ability to Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Report, procedure writing skills.
• Good understanding of IT office systems (word, excel, outlook, power point)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Work under own initiative
• Can-do attitude and a willingness to make change and support across functions.
• Security: Must be capable of obtaining SC Clearance