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Salary Exciting Opportunity for a Quality Control Inspector.
We are searching for an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join our busy team based in Renfrew.
As a Quality Control Inspector, you will carry out inspection of components, assemblies and documentation to ensure compliance to product and package standard. Be involved with the implementation and maintenance of the Business Management System (BMS) according to ISO9001 standard. You will also Support Value Stream delivery teams where required in meeting customer delivery commitments
Who are we?
Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.
What Needs To Be Done?
- Inspection of components, assemblies and documentation at goods receipt, in process, suppliers and prior to final despatch to ensure compliance with required specifications.
- The initiation, monitoring and close out of corrective actions where deficiencies in materials, manufacture and design are found
- Create and maintain inspection records to accurately reflect end to end product manufacturing and packaging activities
- Ensure correct calibration of measuring equipment used in manufacture and inspection. Appraisal of new measuring equipment and / or techniques to ensure cost effectiveness
- Work alongside Documentation Control team to ensure all project related documentation is accurate, on time and meets customer expectation levels
- Review & approve relevant supplier documentation such as weld procedures, NDE procedures, Hydrotest procedures and material certification etc in accordance with code & client requirements
- Liaise with clients & witnessing authorities to meet contract requirements. Support inspection/process review activities at Sub-Contractors Works
- Comply with relevant work standard instructions in line with HCO Business Management System (BMS)
- Use CBS approach to promote Built in Quality concepts into Standard work. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Procurement teams to drive improved manufacturing and supply chain performance and early defect detection
- Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact.
To be successful you must have …
- ONC/HNC in an engineering subject and / or proven relevant experience in Quality
- Problem solving - Ability to think laterally and come up with innovative solutions
- Experience of using a wide range of standard inspection and test equipment (CMM & PC DMIS)
- Competence in understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience of the control and maintenance of quality reports and records
- Experience of planning, completing, reporting and follow up of inspection activities
- Good communication skills.
It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential) ..
- Application of one or more ERP systems to a good working level
- Lean or Six Sigma training/qualification
- Experience of liaising with clients and inspection authorities
In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:
- A flexible and supportive work environment.
- A competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement package.
- Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.
- Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.
- Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
- Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.
- Group Income Protection plan.
- Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.
- Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.
- Training & Development Opportunities.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.
