Quality Inspector

Roxel UK; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxel UK is seeking a Quality Inspector to assure product conformity across the production lifecycle at our Summerfield site. You will support FAIR generation, non-conformance investigations, and collaboration with QA and Design Authority to uphold quality standards.

In this role you will perform CMM inspections, hand-tool measurements, and develop inspection methods for non-standard parts while supporting internal audits and SWIM safety processes.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship Level or Equivalent in Engineering.
• HNC or equivalent in Engineering, or extensive Aerospace quality experience.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform Final Assembly Inspection Reports (FAIR) to ensure product conformity to Quality Standards.
• Write Non-conformance reports and support investigations into technical issues.
• Carry out inspection of rework once completed.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Production Engineering and Design Authority to improve processes when required.
• Manage own workload, liaising with the relevant Cell Leaders to identify and complete inspections in a timely manner.
• Generate, collate, update, maintain and complete FAIR’s using Visual Fair.
• Creation and management of CMM Programs, probes and software updates.
• Problems Solve CMM errors, issues and collisions.
• Conduct manual inspections using hand tools to verify parts meet specifications.
• Create inspection methods for non-standard inspections.
• Carry out internal Audits in line with Internal Audit Schedule.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Quality mindset

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship Level or Equivalent in Engineering

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMM programming

Engineering drawings reading

Job description

Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £150M and nearly 1000 staff. The UK operations are entirely based at Summerfield, Kidderminster.

The purpose of this role is to assure the quality of products throughout the product lifecycle with Roxel UK. This role will support the product lifecycle quality assurance through the complete production process, taking responsibility for ensuring that processes and procedures are in place and adhered to in relation to product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Final Assembly Inspection Reports (FAIR) to ensure product conformity to Quality Standards.
• Write Non-conformance reports and support investigations into technical issues.
• Carry out inspection of rework once completed.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Production Engineering and Design Authority to improve processes when required.
• Manage own workload, liaising with the relevant Cell Leaders to identify and complete inspections in a timely manner.
• Generate, collate, update, maintain and complete FAIR’s using Visual Fair.
• Creation and management of CMM Programs, probes and software updates.
• Problems Solve CMM errors, issues and collisions.
• Conduct manual inspections using hand tools (micrometres, height gauges, shadowgraph) to verify that parts and assemblies meet required specifications.
• Working in conjunction with relevant quality engineers and other stakeholders, create inspection methods for non-standard Inspections.
• Carry out internal Audits upon requested in-line with Internal Audit Schedule.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements associated with the role, following the SWIM process when required to highlight concerns.
• Additional responsibilities and projects as required by the business.

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship Level or Equivalent in an Engineering Discipline.
• HNC or equivalent in Engineering, or extensive experience in an Aerospace quality organization.

Experience:

• Previous proven experience within a Quality Inspection role within a Manufacturing and / or Engineering organisation.
• Experience of operating a CMM, including programming.
• FAIR Generation and Collation.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience with inspection and measuring equipment.
• Experience of using Root Cause Analysis Tools (8Ds, 5 Whys etc).
• Knowledge of Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, Six Sigma) is advantageous.
• Experience of working within an A/ENS9100 Aerospace Quality System.
• Experience with Lean initiatives would also be beneficial.

Person Specification

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to follow business procedures and processes.
• Performance driven and self-motivated.
• Strong planning and workload management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the Organisation.
• Ability to present data effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Team Player.

Applications for this role will be managed by Roxel’s recruitment partner, CBSbutler Holdings Limited (14941580). By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your application details and personal data will be shared with CBSbutler for recruitment purposes in accordance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection legislation.