Quality Inspector
Coventry
Up to £35,000 P/a
Purpose of Role
The Quality Inspector ensures that all welding and jointing activities-using Conventional Butt Fusion, Infrared (IR) Welding, Electro Fusion, and Solvent Cementing technologies - are performed in compliance with applicable technical standards (ISO, EN, DVS, DIN, etc.) project specifications, and Piping Systems procedures, within the framework of the company's ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (QMS).
The role safeguards product integrity, process compliance, and the delivery of high-quality, fully traceable joints and assemblies in all piping and fitting operations.
Key Responsibilities Inspection and Quality Control
- Perform visual, dimensional, and process inspections of welded and jointed assemblies using Piping Systems technologies (Butt Fusion, IR Welding, Electro Fusion, Solvent Cementing).
- Verify that welding and jointing procedures, parameters, and operator qualifications comply with manufacturer specifications and relevant ISO, EN, DVS, and DIN standards.
- Review recorded process parameters (e.g., heating temperature, pressure, time, alignment, and cooling duration) as captured by welding machines, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and full traceability.
- Verify surface preparation, alignment, and environmental conditions before welding or cementing.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections to detect and document any deviations or non- conformities.
- Maintain accurate, traceable, and complete inspection records, welding logs, and calibration data in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
- Support calibration control and verification of fusion machines, measuring tools, and inspection equipment.
- Participate in non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Drawing and Material Verification
- Act as a technical support and second line of verification for the Operational team, reviewing issued drawings and material lists to ensure they are complete, clear, and suitable for production.
- Verify that engineering drawings contain all necessary information for fabrication and welding, such as dimensions, tolerances, alignment references, jointing symbols, and process notes, supporting operators in correctly interpreting the design.
- Review that critical dimensions and tolerances are defined and correspond to the actual components and site constraints.
- Cross-check the drawing content against the Bill of Materials (BOM) to confirm that all pipe sizes, materials, fittings, and jointing types are correctly identified and available for use.
- Confirm that only latest approved drawing revisions are being distributed and used in production.
- Report any missing information, unclear technical details, or inconsistencies to the Engineering or H&SQ&S department before fabrication begins, helping to prevent errors or rework.
Pre-Dispatch / Final QC Verification
- Verify that all finished products are included in the approved dispatch list before loading to customers.
- Ensure that all assemblies and joints have passed visual and dimensional inspection and are supported by the required data logs and traceability records.
- Confirm that each product is correctly identified, labelled, and documented in line with the delivery list.
- Check cleanliness, marking, protection caps, and packaging quality prior to loading.
- Sign off on Final QC Release Reports and ensure all documentation is complete and traceable.
Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure that only approved and traceable materials (pipes, fittings, solvents, etc.) are used in production.
- Verify that equipment calibration, maintenance, and software versions are valid before use.
- Support the preparation of as-built documentation (welding logs, inspection reports, material certificates) for customer handover packages.
- Promote continuous improvement and share feedback on recurring quality issues or process deviations.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements in QA activities