Quality Assurance Inspector - PERMANENT - Upto £26kpa

Avid Personnel are proud to be representing their client as they look to hire a Quality Assurance Inspector to join them working out of their state-of-the-art facility in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.

Key aims of a Quality Assurance Inspector with our client are to:

• ensure all processes adhere to current ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards
• contribute to the overall improvement in quality of manufactured items
• educate production personnel in all aspects of quality
• create a QA procedure that is intrinsic to the Production process

Duties & tasks of a Quality Assurance Inspector with our client are to:

• promote good Quality practices throughout by educating people and supporting all employees, whilst embedding a culture of pro-active risk management and health and safety throughout
• ensure all new starters are fully inducted and trained for the required tasks
• ensure all operatives are following appropriate SSOW / procedures
• ensure equipment in use is fit for purpose and calibrated as appropriate
• develop and implement appropriate quality check procedures for all “works” processes
• develop, implement & maintain quality KPI’s for the department
• ensure required quality standards are maintained & reviewed regularly
• ensure all welders are working to appropriate welding standards
• ensure jigs are made to have a poke yoke system to ensure a consistent manufacturing output
• ensure all quality checks are carried out and recorded accurately
• carry out regular inspections of product during manufacture against drawings and job documentation
• regularly review quality performance with team members and supervisors
• seek and implement best practice for quality processes
• collate and report KPI performance
• report all quality issues in a timely manner
• liaising with staff in other departments as required

The successful candidate will require the following skills, knowledge and experience;

A good understanding of Quality policies, procedures, and documentation. At least three years’ in a similar role.Excellent people skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office software. Ability to organise, multitask and prioritise. A good understanding of engineering drawings. 

And would ideally have experience of ERP software and is ISO Internal auditor trained.