Quality Inspector - Specialist

Quality Inspector R21950

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £29,640 - £44,460 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector.

This role will support Quality service delivery through appropriate methods of inspection and evaluation, in support of the requirements of their specific Quality requirements. To support quality inspection activities within Multi Material Facility

The successful candidate will be required to support quality inspection activities within Multi Material Facility.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Knowledge of Inspection methods, processes, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Capable of developing solutions to issues in a unique manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and standards.
• Ability to generate and improve upon inspection instructions, inspection reports and other specific role documentation.
• Proficient in technical role requirements
• Understanding of Basic Quality Tools and World Class Manufacturing.
• Good inter-personnel skills.
• Flexible with good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, competent in using the Microsoft Office range of software.
• Good hand to eye co-ordination.
• Able to provide inspection quality control support when undertaking investigations into performance issues.
• Previous experience in a Quality Control role.
• Sound workshop experience in the application of inspection quality tools and techniques, production activities and processes.
• Inspection practices, interpretation of detailed drawings, use of inspection equipment, setting up of components/assemblies.
• Reporting of product status including non-conformance management.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Knowledge of use of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), preferably with PCDMIS software).
• 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.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours to annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, this role is a full time onsite only role at AWE Burghfield.

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