Quality Inspector

Our client is seeking x10 Quality Inspectors to support quality engineering activities within the defence and security sector at Devonport Docks. This is an initial 12-month contract, with the first month worked on day shifts before moving to night shifts from 7:00pm to 5:30am, following a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (Rate uplifts available for Nights and Weekend nights).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide quality control inspection in accordance with relevant specifications, approved procedures, Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
Attend kick-off meetings and, where applicable, Pre-Inspection Production Meetings and supply chain capability reviews
Verify critical parameters identified in drawings, Quality Plans and ITPs, ensuring accurate dimensional reports are produced
Witness work activities, inspections, testing, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
Confirm that inspection and test equipment is suitably calibrated, including verification of UKAS accreditation or traceability where required
Monitor inspection findings, ensuring issues are reported, corrected and verified, and that only suitably qualified and experienced personnel undertake relevant activities
Produce daily and weekly inspection reports, report progress to the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager, and maintain Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs)
Complete final inspections, issue relevant release certificates and contribute to contract close-out reports where required

Job Requirements:

Experience in quality inspection or quality engineering within an engineering, manufacturing, construction or defence environment
Strong understanding of Quality Plans, ITPs, technical drawings and inspection procedures
Experience of dimensional inspection, quality control and verification of critical parameters
Understanding of calibration requirements and UKAS-traceable inspection and test equipment
Ability to review inspection findings, manage corrective actions and verify completed work
Experience of producing inspection reports and maintaining quality records
Strong attention to detail, communication and reporting skills
Willingness and ability to work night shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota following an initial day-shift period

Contract Details:

Initial 12-month contract
Location: Devonport Docks
First month on day shifts, followed by night shifts from 7:00pm to 5:30am
4-on, 4-off shift pattern