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Quality Control Inspector
📍 Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
📃 Contract: Full Time, Permanent
🛢️ Industry: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Processing
PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client, an established design and manufacturer of Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, processing equipment based in the West Midlands. An exciting opportunity for a QC Inspector has arisen and is suitable for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within an established Quality Control department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- Full UK Driving licence essential
- Minimum GCSE Grade 4 in higher in Maths and English
- Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in a technical discipline, e.g. Mechanical Engineering
- Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) is required
- Industry or similar industry knowledge is required
Summary of Job
- Responsible for Quality Control Inspection of materials at Goods Inwards, patrol inspection of components on the shop floor and at Sub-Vendors, when required, to final inspection of finished products, prior to despatch
- Activities are to be carried out in accordance with the relevant Quality system, i.e. ISO 9001 and specific customer specifications/requirements
- Responsible for the maintenance and good housekeeping of Goods Inwards storage areas, in accordance with company policies and procedures
Duties and responsibilities
- Shall be fully committed to the achievement of company policies and objectives with special respect to quality and safety
- Manage and monitor resources, operations, and projects to ensure agreed objectives are achieved, taking initiative and persisting with tasks to deliver successful outcomes
Staff relationship
- Responsible to the Quality Control Manager, Quality Control Lead or Quality Assurance & HSE Manager in their absence
- Works with Stores Material Controllers
- Liaise with suppliers, inspectors, 3rd party inspectors and sub-contractors, when required
- Liaise internally with all departments, i.e. Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering and Accounts
- Shall possess the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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Inspection
- Responsible for ensuring Goods Inwards material is adequately inspected against Purchase Order prior to release to Stores/Production, i.e. dimensional, visual, material traceability, certification, etc., within reasonable time restraints
- Review and validation of Material Test Certificates, testing reports and traceability documentation
- Responsible for in-process inspection of products, machining, fabrication, testing, assembly, packing and completing inspection Route Cards
- Responsible for ensuring that non-conforming material is identified and quarantined, with supporting NCRs being prepared for issue
- Witnessing pressure tests/non-destructive testing being carried out on/offsite and endorsing certificates, when required
- Responsible for carrying out onsite inspection of goods inwards, in process, hydrotest/NDT and final inspection of products, identifying and issuing final release notes with/without Third party inspectors and clients
- Responsible for carrying out off-site inspections, including final inspection, goods inwards inspection, hydrotest inspection with/without a TPI or client, as designated by the Quality Control Manager, Quality Control Lead or Quality Assurance & HSE Manager
- Responsible for the maintenance of the Stores to a company acceptable level of tidiness, including Health, Safety & Environmental considerations
Documentation
- To assist with Quality Assurance documentation, audits, etc., when required and as requested by the Quality Control Manager, Quality Control Lead or Quality Assurance & HSE Manager in their absence
- To compile Quality documentation and issue completed files to the relevant department
- To undertake reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, commensurate with the nature of the job and in the best interests of the company
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Technical Ability
- IT literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills, i.e. Word, Excel & Access
- Minimum of HNC (or equivalent) in a technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering)
- Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication quality inspection role
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and technical specifications
- Experience of problem solving and continuous improvement techniques
- Familiarity with welding and non-destructive testing inspection methods and reporting
- Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and use of measuring instruments, including vernier calliper, thread gauge, measuring tape, pressure test equipment, and coating inspection equipment
Benefits
- Company bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Life insurance (death in service)
- 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) + extra service days + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years’ service)
- Training opportunities
- Free eye tests and, where eligible, a contribution towards prescription glasses for Display Screen Equipment (DSE) users, with prescription safety eyewear provided free of charge where required
- Social events organised and funded by the company
- Free on-site parking
Hours of work
Office hours enable flexi-time working, covering a 37-hour week. Flexible start and finish times are available with core hours which must be covered each day. Monday to Thursday covers an 8-hour shift and Friday covers a 5-hour shift. Further details will be given at interview stage.
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