Job Title: QUALITY INSPECTOR
Reports Into: Quality Manager
Purpose:
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the role includes inspection, verification and
reporting of incoming and outgoing product quality to all requirements using
test and measuring methods and equipment. The role also includes calibration
of equipment, writing detailed reports and producing quality documentation as
required enabling On Time Delivery.
Main Responsibilities
Safety & Quality
- Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with all Laser Risk Assessments and guidelines
- Work within company procedures for quality (QMS) and maintain high levels of cleanliness,
traceability of parts and documentation
- Assist and support with internal audits
Inspection, Calibration & Product Quality
- Inspect, test, or measure materials as part of the goods inwards process to verify conformance to
drawings and specifications
- Inspect and test product and complete documentation as part of the final inspection process to verify
conformance to specifications and enable On Time Delivery
- Produce Reject Notes to enable effective return of products to suppliers and feedback on quality
- Follow MRB procedures in managing NC product and completion of documentation
- Conduct inspection and evaluation of RMAs (returns) and associated documentation to determine
status
- Calibrating mechanical measuring equipment and ensuring records are maintained
- Work collaboratively with the production team and provide advice to correct errors and increase
efficiency and recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process
- Utilize inspection equipment (calipers, Verniers, micrometers, gauges etc.) to verify quality
Training & Continuous Improvement
- Train other employees when required.
- Undertake training relevant to role
- Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending & implementing preventative & corrective
action measures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential Desirable
- Experience in Quality Inspection in a relevant
manufacturing industry
- Able to use basic test and inspection equipment
(calipers, verniers, surface tables)
- Experience in using a Quality database to
update inspection data and information
- Experience of calibration of equipment
- Experience and understanding in working an
ISO9001 Quality Management System
- Attention to detail
- Able to interpret manufacturing drawings / specs
- Able to work on own initiative
- Experience in optics or fiber inspection
- CMM experience advantageous but not required
- Clean Room experience (ISO Class 6 or higher)
- Knowledge and experience of root cause
investigations (8D Process, 5Y & Fishbone)
Minimum Competencies
These are the minimum standards we expect from the holder of this job description to display in their role
- Customer Focus
- Product and Process Knowledge
- Part Inspection
- All employees working within the cleanroom or those required to support cleanroom production throughout
Hamble site, will be required to adhere to the Company’s non-smoking protocol.
The Quality Inspector must be able to demonstrate the ability to comply with regulations and take responsibility for
his/her own actions. It is vital that they are a team player and show flexibility in all aspects of their work. The role
requires tenacity and resilience and for someone to be results-driven in order to get their tasks completed to strict
deadlines. The Quality Inspector should be a good communicator with colleagues and be able to find solutions, make
decisions and have a good understanding of the organization.
All employees are expected to strive to meet the company values of Excellence, Energy, Contribution, Integrity and
Innovation.
Behavioural Indicators
Individual behaviours that we expect the holder of this job description to display in their role
- Actively listens to new ideas and demonstrates willingness to try out new ideas.
- Knows where to go and what questions to ask to access the right information.
- Regularly makes positive contributions that improve working practices.
- Demonstrates awareness of different ways of work; offers workable solutions and makes suggestions for
improvements within their own area of work.
- Is trustworthy and accepts responsibility for own actions.
- Completes tasks to a high standard according to guidelines, policies, procedures or advised by others.
- Takes responsibility for own actions and works effectively with minimal supervision.
- Has a positive approach to work, working flexibly, willingly and in co-operation with others.
- Takes the initiative to solve day-to-day problems in own area of work.
- Basic numeracy skills
- Understands own role and responsibilities as well as the roles and responsibilities of others.
- Accepts change and is positive in adopting improved working methods.
- Works well under time pressures
- Recognises when to ask for advice and when to inform others.
- Demonstrates readiness to learn more and develop own performance