* £27,000-£28,000 per annum (dependent upon experience & qualifications)
* 38.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 6.00am to 2.30pm / Fri 6.00am to 12.30pm)
Overview
Knott-Avonride Ltd manufactures light trailer axles and are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team.
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance within our organisation.
Duties
* Inspection and measurement of incoming parts/materials, in process components and finished products for compliance with specifications and standards.
* Supporting top management in maintaining consistent implementation of the current Quality Management System (QMS).
* Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment/fixtures as well as records - consistent with QMS requirements.
* Identify and report non-conformances and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions, collaborating and liaising with other departments where required.
* Management of the non-conforming material procedure.
* Maintaining the customer complaints procedure in accordance with the QMS.
* Establishing and maintaining a quarantine area whilst liaising with internal departments (and, if required, external suppliers and customers) towards preventing reoccurrence.
* Supporting the Senior Quality Engineer as required.
* Documenting and maintaining quality assurance and traceability records.
* Investigating applicable rectification and warranty issues and reporting findings to top management in verbal and/or written form on a regular basis.
* Conducting audits of existing quality processes in accordance with the ISO standard.
* Follow and transmit company Quality policies and procedures.
* Ensure the correct flow of paperwork for activities within the control of the QA department.
* Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
* Compliance with Company safety procedures and housekeeping requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Engineering apprenticeship.
* HNC or equivalent Quality qualifications.
Experience & Personal Attributes
* Proven experience in a quality engineering or quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
* Management practices, eg PPAP, APQP, 8D, ISO 9001:2015.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
* Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work both independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
* Discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
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