Quality Inspector

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of rail equipment is seeking a quality team member in the UK to ensure thorough inspections and compliance with engineering specifications. This role involves measuring components, reviewing supplier documentation, and managing non-conforming products. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and proficiency with precision measuring tools. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and lasting transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in measuring engineering components against specifications.
• Skilled in reviewing supplier's paperwork for compliance.
• Ability to quarantine non-conforming products.

Responsibilities

• Measure engineering components to drawings.
• Review supplier's paperwork for specifications.
• Carry out assessments on returned products.

Skills

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Proficient with test and precision measuring equipment

IT literate and conversant with Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or an Equivalent Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometer

Vernier caliper

Job description

Overview

You will be working with the Quality team, taking a proactive approach to solving quality issues ensuring Goods in Inspection, Supplier FAI, and Customer FAI's are completed promptly, and reports are well maintained.

Responsibilities

• Measure engineering components to drawings and technical specifications.
• Review supplier's paperwork to ensure parts meet specifications and create ISIR/FAI packs.
• Carry out conditional assessments of returned parts/products to understand condition and report findings.
• Quarantine non-conforming products.
• Raise claims using the MRP system and coordinate the return of non-conforming products to suppliers via liaising with purchasing.
• Stock check when required as part of containment action.
• Random outgoing product inspection and report to Quality.
• Liaise with Customers/Suppliers regarding rejects or quality issues.
• Maintain and improve 5S standard in Quality Quarantine area and Inspection area.

Qualifications

• HNC, or an Equivalent Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Proficient with using a multitude of test and precision measuring equipment, as well as manual hand tools such as torque wrenches, micrometer, Vernier caliper, etc.
• IT literate and conversant with Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more: http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world\'s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.