Quality Inspector

NRL Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery manufacturer in North East England is seeking Quality Inspectors to support a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Candidates will conduct inspections, maintain standards for safety and quality, and support audits. Advantageous experiences include working in battery facilities and familiarity with IATF and ISO standards. This role offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career development opportunities

Enhanced pension scheme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within a lithium battery facility is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Shift work and planned overtime required.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections and validation tasks.
• Maintain standards relating to Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Conduct quality checks using a range of analysis equipment.
• Support audits in line with IATF requirements.
• Investigate root causes.

Skills

PC literacy

Experience in Microsoft Excel

Good interpersonal skills

Understanding of IATF16949

Understanding of ISO9001

Understanding of ISO14001

Tools

Microscope

X-ray equipment

Job description

NRL are currently recruiting for Quality Inspectors to join a world-leading, global Battery Manufacturing organisation based in the North East of England to support the development and operation of a world class, innovative, large-scale mass manufacturing plant.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large scale, net zero industrial developments where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.

Main Objectives:

• The role of the inspector is to complete departmental objectives through daily inspections and validation tasks.
• Maintaining a shop floor presence with a quality and safety mindset.
• Support with containment activities.

Outline and Responsibilities:

• Maintain standards relating to Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Support departmental and Organization objectives.
• Working within a Team of Quality Inspectors conducting dimensional, visual and data related quality checks.
• Working with a range of test / analysis equipment e.g. Microscope and X-ray.
• Conduct / support Process & Product Audits in line with IATF requirements.
• Support 8D and root cause analysis investigations.
• Lead with a strong sense of customer focus.
• Any other requirements as required by the company in line with the terms and conditions.

Background and Experience Required:

• Must be PC literate, experienced in Microsoft packages e.g. Excel & PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience within a Li Battery facility advantageous.
• Experience of IATF16949 & ISO9001 / 14001 advantageous.
• Manufacturing Environment experience advantageous.
• Shift working Patterns.
• Reasonable amount of Planned overtime when required.

About AESC:

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Over the past 15 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than a million EVs across 59 countries, achieving a flawless record of 'zero critical incidents'.

AESC's team works continuously to improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality and sustainability. In 2022, AESC was again named among 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity for career development
• Enhanced pension scheme (matching up to 10% of employee contribution)
• 26 days holidays + bank holidays, with an extra day every five years up to 30 days
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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