Quality Inspector (2024-19171)

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the nuclear energy sector is seeking Quality Inspectors to join their growing team in Bristol. This role involves ensuring high-quality standards through rigorous inspections and compliance with specifications. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing process by conducting visual and dye-penetrant inspections, managing non-conformance reporting, and ensuring traceability of materials. If you are passionate about quality assurance and have the necessary technical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to contribute to the safety and performance of nuclear plants while being part of a dynamic and innovative team.

Qualifications

• Essential: PCN L2 Dye Pen or CSWIP equivalent.
• Desirable: PCN L2 RT interpretation and fabrication/welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with specifications through rigorous inspections.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welds and products.
• Manage inspection requirements in line with Inspection and Test Plans.

Skills

PCN L2 Dye Pen

CSWIP equivalent

PCN L2 RT/Radiographic Interpretation

Fabrication/Welding experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Others

Job description

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

In the UK, we are currently 400 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development of our UK nuclear service offerings.

Due to our continued growth and exposure to the UK Nuclear sector, we are actively recruiting for a number of Quality Inspectors for our Workshop in Avonmouth which specializes in the fabrication and welding of Stainless Steel products.

As a Quality Inspector at Framatome Ltd, you will support the quality process to ensure a high level of quality standards are maintained in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections.
• Carry out visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures.
• Perform dimensional inspection of products ensuring compliance with drawing requirements.
• Report all completed inspections in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with other departments as well as clients.
• Ensure traceability of raw materials is maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage surveillance and inspection requirements in line with applicable Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Assist with the non-conformance reporting process (NCRs).

You Are

To be considered, we require the following technical skills:

• PCN L2 Dye Pen or CSWIP equivalent (essential)
• PCN L2 RT/Radiographic Interpretation (desirable)
• Previous fabrication/welding experience (desirable)
• Experience with Microsoft Office software for reporting purposes.

Additional Information

Specialization: Q1 - Surveillance & Inspection

Level of Education: Others