Quality Inspector 7030
Location: Derby
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
First Base Employment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quality Inspector within their busy precision engineering and manufacturing environment in Derby.
We are looking for a experienced Quality Inspector with proven experience within manufacturing or precision engineering. The successful candidates will have strong attention to detail, be confident using a range of inspection equipment and be comfortable working from engineering drawings and technical documentation
Key Responsibilities of a Quality Inspector:
- Carry out First Off Inspection, Receipt Inspection, inspection and calibration activities as required.
- Run CMM programmes, analyse and record results, and make appropriate quality decisions.
- Support the internal non-conformance process, including raising rejects and ensuring all containment actions are captured.
- Liaise closely with Engineering to support the smooth transition of new products through New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Read and understand Job Cards and all relevant manufacturing instructions before commencing work.
- Interpret engineering drawings, inspection plans, data cards and other technical documentation.
- Use a range of measuring and inspection equipment to verify component conformity.
- Carry out in-process inspections to ensure components meet the required standards before progressing to subsequent operations.
- Identify and communicate any non-conforming components in accordance with the relevant procedures.
- Complete accurate work booking requirements within the MRP system.
- Follow correct work handling and storage procedures to prevent damage to components.
- Support Root Cause Analysis activities following non-conformances to help prevent recurrence.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with 5S principles.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to support efficiency and quality.
Key Skills of a Quality Inspector:
- Previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
- Experience carrying out First Off and in-process inspections.
- Experience using CMM equipment and running CMM programmes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience using a range of precision measuring and inspection equipment.
- Strong understanding of quality procedures and non-conformance processes.
- Excellent attention to detail with a right-first-time approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliable, organised and able to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
- Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping
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