Quality Inspector

Hours per Day: 12

Hours per Week: 40

Location: Byker, Newcastle

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking 3 Quality Control Technicians to join our client in Newcastle for an initial period of 12 months.

Experience in Receiving Inspection is essential, as is a working knowledge of Microsoft products and the ability to interpret specifications and drawings.

Experience in writing detailed reports, e.g., Non-Conformance Reports, would be advantageous.

ROLE DUTIES

• Based on shifts to fulfil certification review and visual inspection duties but fully trained in all aspects of the QC Technician role.
• Provide shift cover for holidays, sickness, etc., often at short notice.
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Reporting directly to the Quality Control Supervisor, addressing a wide range of Quality Control-related issues.
  • Liaising with functional groups for all Quality Control-related activities/problems.
  • Interfacing with customers, third-party, and certifying authority representatives as required.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to work centres for training process inspectors.
  • Writing and revising Quality Control procedures and related forms.
  • Assisting in failure analysis.
  • Performing Receiving Inspection and completing pipe maps.
  • Administration, sign-off, and verification of inspections.
  • Verifying dimensional and inspection reports for product conformance.
  • Ensuring identification and traceability of products and materials at all stages of the manufacturing process.
  • Writing detailed reports as required.
  • Generating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Conducting random verification and auditing of inspection activities and laboratory testing to support shifts.
  • Performing calibration of measuring and test equipment.
  • Inspecting and approving formed Flexlok and Carcass profile samples.
  • Actively participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Providing technical support to work centres and projects on Quality Control requirements.
  • Performing any other duties as directed by the Quality Control Supervisor.
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ONC/HNC from an accredited college, university, or trade school, or substantial experience in Quality Control within a manufacturing environment.

EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of ISO/API Quality Systems, Quality practices and applications, and Continuous Improvement Tools.
• Ability to respond to common enquiries from management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and detailed drawings.
• Competent in all process inspection activities.
• Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Goods Receiving Inspection Systems and/or supplier certification is desirable.

The shift pattern for shift workers is a 4-shift pattern (Days (7am-7pm) and nights (7pm-7am), repeating every 4 weeks).

£30 per hour standard rate, plus various shift allowance – Estimated annual salary of £56,000