Quality Inspector

Job Title – Quality Inspector

Job Type – Full Time (6 month fixed)

Location – Basildon

Salary – Competitive Hourly Rate

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a candidate to join their experienced Quality Inspector during a period of increased volume; the successful candidate will have existing Quality Inspection experience in engineering. Knowledge of motorsport or aerospace is preferential. CMM experience is preferrable; whilst working in an environment of first off’s, batch and final inspection desirable.

Demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and good productivity with a commitment to ‘getting things done’ is very important.

Role Outline:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards
• Inspect, test or measure materials or products being produced
• Measure products with handheld measuring devices such as rulers, callipers, gauges and micrometres
• Use electronic inspection equipment – CMM.
• Laser marking identification on all products.
• Accept or reject finished items.
• Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Report inspection and test data
• Raising concerns and making suggestions for improvement where appropriate.
• Promoting a safe working environment in accordance with health & safety standards, requirements, and procedures

Prior Experience:

• Experience in automotive or aerospace environments desirable
• Previous experience in a quality inspection role essential, anticipate 3 years
• Knowledge of inspecting machined parts essential – experience with large castings (engine, block, head and sump)
• Experience and knowledge of engine parts desirable
• Strong understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques
• Experience with electronic inspection equipment essential
• Attention to details with a well organised, methodical approach to work
• Recognising that tasks need completing correctly, accurately, and regularly.
• Maths – basic knowledge of maths and computer skills required for measuring, calibrating and calculating specifications
• Mechanical – ability to use specialised tools and machinery when testing products.
• Technical – Understand blueprints, technical documents, manuals and ensuring that products and parts meet quality standards.
• Manual handling – ability to handle correctly and lift to a safe lifting weight
• An interest in motorsport is helpful
• Enthusiastic with a genuine desire to understand and improve the business
• Ability to operate under pressure, demonstrating resilience and a calm approach
• Confident in answering information requests
• High Level of diligence
• A valid driver’s licence may be required.

Key Skills:

Qualities and Behaviours:

• A self-starter who demonstrates self-initiative, a positive ‘can do’ attitude and is motivated to improve and problem solve whilst working hard as part of a team.

Hours of work & Benefits

40-hour, full-time week, working 8 hours a day Monday – Friday, flexible across the hours of 7.30am to 5.15pm with a 45-minute lunch break.