Quality Inspector

Job DescriptionQuality Inspector Coventry Up to £35,000 P/a Purpose of Role The Quality Inspector ensures that all welding and jointing activities-using Conventional Butt Fusion, Infrared (IR) Welding, Electro Fusion, and Solvent Cementing technologies - are performed in compliance with applicable technical standards (ISO, EN, DVS, DIN, etc.) project specifications, and Piping Systems procedures, within the framework of the company's ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (QMS). The role safeguards product integrity, process compliance, and the delivery of high-quality, fully traceable joints and assemblies in all piping and fitting operations. Key Responsibilities Inspection and Quality Control - Perform visual, dimensional, and process inspections of welded and jointed assemblies using Piping Systems technologies (Butt Fusion, IR Welding, Electro Fusion, Solvent Cementing). - Verify that welding and jointing procedures, parameters, and operator qualifications comply with manufacturer specifications and relevant ISO, EN, DVS, and DIN standards. - Review recorded process parameters (e.g., heating temperature, pressure, time, alignment, and cooling duration) as captured by welding machines, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and full traceability. - Verify surface preparation, alignment, and environmental conditions before welding or cementing. - Conduct in-process and final inspections to detect and document any deviations or non- conformities. - Maintain accurate, traceable, and complete inspection records, welding logs, and calibration data in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 QMS. - Support calibration control and verification of fusion machines, measuring tools, and inspection equipment. - Participate in non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Drawing and Material Verification - Act as a technical support and second line of verification for the Operational team, reviewing issued drawings and material lists to ensure they are complete, clear, and suitable for production. - Verify that engineering drawings contain all necessary information for fabrication and welding, such as dimensions, tolerances, alignment references, jointing symbols, and process notes, supporting operators in correctly interpreting the design. - Review that critical dimensions and tolerances are defined and correspond to the actual components and site constraints. - Cross-check the drawing content against the Bill of Materials (BOM) to confirm that all pipe sizes, materials, fittings, and jointing types are correctly identified and available for use. - Confirm that only latest approved drawing revisions are being distributed and used in production. - Report any missing information, unclear technical details, or inconsistencies to the Engineering or H&SQ&S department before fabrication begins, helping to prevent errors or rework. Pre-Dispatch / Final QC Verification - Verify that all finished products are included in the approved dispatch list before loading to customers. - Ensure that all assemblies and joints have passed visual and dimensional inspection and are supported by the required data logs and traceability records. - Confirm that each product is correctly identified, labelled, and documented in line with the delivery list. - Check cleanliness, marking, protection caps, and packaging quality prior to loading. - Sign off on Final QC Release Reports and ensure all documentation is complete and traceable. Additional Responsibilities - Ensure that only approved and traceable materials (pipes, fittings, solvents, etc.) are used in production. - Verify that equipment calibration, maintenance, and software versions are valid before use. - Support the preparation of as-built documentation (welding logs, inspection reports, material certificates) for customer handover packages. - Promote continuous improvement and share feedback on recurring quality issues or process deviations. - Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements in QA activities