What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
Supports Quality service delivery through appropriate methods of inspection and evaluation, in support of the requirements of their specific Quality requirements.
Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area
Salary - Starting from £29,640 (depending on skills and experience) plus additional benefits.
Closing date - 13th June 2024
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
* Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
* Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
* Life Assurance.
* Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
* A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
Key Accountabilities:
* Certification of products, process, services and trials.
* Management of Route-cards, non-conformities, concessions and work permits.
* Maintenance and enhancement of skills, knowledge, and capabilities necessary to support both current and future work programmes.
* All - maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies.
* Contribute to the development and validation of Quality methodologies.
* Participation in experimental trials improvement activities and audits, where appropriate.
* Engagement with relevant AWE stakeholders and other functions to enhance inspection techniques.
* The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
To be successful in this role you should have some the following skills:
* Previous experience in a Quality Control role.
* Sound workshop experience in the application of inspection quality tools and techniques, production activities and processes.
* Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or relevant experience.
* ONC or equivalent in a related discipline
* HNC in related discipline.
* Inspection practices, interpretation of detailed drawings, use of inspection equipment, setting up of components/assemblies.
* Reporting of product status including non-conformance management.
* Knowledge of Inspection tooling, processes, principles and practices.
* Knowledge of and ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
* Basic understanding of problem resolution and continuous improvement tools and techniques. e.g. accredited by Yellow Belt and Green Belt programmes
* Knowledge of basic and advanced inspection quality tools, processes and systems.
* Knowledge of practical applications of 6-sigma methodology.
* Experienced in technical aspects of specific role requirements
* Capable of developing solutions to issues in a unique manufacturing environment.
* Able to provide inspection quality control support when undertaking investigations into performance issues
* Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and standards.
* Understanding of Basic Quality Tools and World Class Manufacturing.
* Computer literate, competent in using the Microsoft Office range of software.
* Good hand to eye co-ordination.
* Good attention to detail is essential.
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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
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