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QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR
SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM
UP TO £39,270 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)
2 Shift Pattern:
Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 13:40 & Friday 06:00 13:00
Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 21:15 & Friday 12:55 19:55
Progress Rail are looking to recruit a QA Inspector to ensure quality assurance plans are always followed. Must be able to conduct inspections, testings and supervise activities to guarantee products manufactured meets quality standards of company.
THE ROLE:
As a QA Inspector you will be required to:
Ensure the correct grade of rail is used for each job as described on cutting sheets.
Plan, Coordinate and perform routine inspection activities against daily/master production plan.
Conduct 1st off, process and final inspection of machined and assembled products as per QWI. Create inspection and project reports against sales orders.
In-house calibration of instruments/assets and liaise with UKAS lab for master assets calibrations.
Report non-conformance, root cause investigation and implement corrective / preventive actions as per establish NC procedures.
Assist in creation of layout inspection sheets from 1:50 drawing.
Review production reports as part of Quality Doc Pack for electronic retentions.
Perform Internal process Audits as per Master Audit Plan and support External / Customer Audits.
Prepare final doc-pack and issue COC for products against sales order.
Assist in product and process development activities (New product introduction).
Assist in continual improvements by drafting, developing, improving and maintaining Quality work instructions/procedures.
Assist in NDT sub-contractor activities on site and update records on server.
Raise Purchase requisition for inspection and calibration related activities.
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal QA Inspector:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as Quality Inspector or similar role in manufacturing environment (machining / fabrication and assembling).
- Manual inspection experience necessary with knowledge of measuring instruments.
- Knowledge of Quality tools desirable (SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA etc.)
- Knowledge of instrument calibration essential
- Familiar with CNC machining and Fabrication processes.
- NPI Experience, Welding and Forging knowledge desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of FAIR and PPAP is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of ERP system (Dynamic AX) and Q-pulse desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of NDT techniques desirable but not essential.
BENEFITS:
Up to £39,270 DOE (including shift allowance)
Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3 times salary
Access to employee discounts hub
Discounted healthcare cash plan
Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
Various employee recognition schemes
ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rails deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre factory.
We would politely request no agencies please.
