Quality Inspector

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector, who would like to work in a modern, clean, warm factory, offering excellent working conditions and career prospects?

Our client is a large, growing independent precision engineering company, making components for the nuclear, defence and renewables industries with machining capabilities from 3mm diameter to 50 tonne components, and an additional permanent Quality Inspector.
- Excellent rate of pay of up £22 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance), potential with overtime to earn in excess of £50,000 per year
- 2 weeks days, followed by 2 weeks of night shift (night shift premium is 30%) - Permanent nights or days could be an option.
- 37 hour working week (30 minute unpaid lunch break)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Other great benefits

Hours of work:

- Monday & Thursday: 7.30 - 3.30pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 7.30 - 4pm
- Friday: 7.30 - 1.30pm
- Nights: 9.45pm - 7.30am (Monday - Thursday)

Reporting directly to the QC Supervisor, co-ordinate company inspection activities to ensure the required quality standards are achieved, maintained and improved.
- Ensure quality system procedures are being adhered to and are operating effectively
- Inspect bookings and release via IFS and Shop Traveller
- Ensure component traceability / identification is present and correct
- Complete in-process and final inspection checks
- Complete non-conforming material identification and documentation
- Perform 100% Inspection of components
- Raise DMR (defective material review) in line with the identified process
- Support with inspection training as required
- Ensure process failures and improvement opportunities are brought to the attention of the process owner or QC Supervisor
- 5S principles are applied to QC department and standards are sustained to audit requirements
- Continually develop team work skills and promote a team work culture within the QC Dept
- Documentation and IFS transactions are correct and maintained to a suitable standard
- Support training of apprentices and trainees
- Have a flexible approach to work activities including working throughout the site
- Work in a safe manner and comply with the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy
- Carry out any other duties not listed above as may reasonably be expected

**Quality Inspector Knowledge**
- Extensive knowledge of quality inspection methods
- Knowledge and understanding of reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of accurately converting metric / imperial measurements
- Knowledge in the use of precision measuring equipment, to include; micrometers, depth gages, verneers and calipers

**Quality Inspector Experience**
- Demonstrable experience of working in a quality inspection role in a similar environment
- Experience of inspecting components for various industries (aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear, defence)

What else they offer
- Employee assistance programme including WeCare wellbeing app
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Holiday buy and sell
- BE Rewards discounts and cashback
- Generous Pension scheme
- Training and development
- Free on-site parking

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, progressive business where you can develop experience and build your career.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £15.40-£22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Quality control: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location