Job Description

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Salary:

39.18 - 52.79 per hour

Category

QA / QC Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace and Defence

Contract type

Contract

Consultant:

Cheryl Parker

We're looking for a sharp-eyed

Quality Inspector

to join our client's elite team at the forefront of submarine manufacturing. In this role, you won't just be checking parts--you'll be ensuring the integrity and safety of vessels built to operate in one of the most extreme environments on the planet: the deep ocean. Through meticulous visual inspections, you'll play a direct role in upholding the standards that protect crews, support defense operations, and advance underwater innovation.
If you're ready to inspect with purpose and see quality through a lens of excellence, we want to hear from you.

Role description

The role of the Quality Inspector is to undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans


Competent Quality professional capable of working under their own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas


A member of the Quality team who escalates problems where required


Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required. Domain areas include, but are not limited to: Dimensional Control and Pipe/Mechanical, Receipt Inspection

Core Duties

Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team


Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours


Responsible for conducting conditions management and customer walk-round audits


Undertake routine Quality inspection activities in their related area with no supervision


Undertake non-routine/complex activities in their related area with minimal supervision


Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area


Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships


Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non-conformances


Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances


Report results of inspections using agreed processes


Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate


The ability to write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning


The ability to deliver results


Knowledge:


General Quality Control background


Previous experience of Inspection


Use of Mechanical measuring equipment (Verniers / Micrometres)


Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) experience beneficial


Awareness of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards


Good understanding of own discipline and end to end requirements within Quality Inspection

Shift

3 on 4 off days with overtime available. The business will be flexible. Nights may also be an option.

Security Requirements

* The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC) with no caveats. Due to the specialist nature of the role, it is expected that the individual may need to view confidential material subject to "UK Eyes Only" and therefore the vacancy is only available to UK nationals only.