Quality Assurance Inspector

About the role

Responsible for both pre and postproduction quality. To perform specific AQL checks and other assorted quality inspections, tests, measurements and performance related duties to ensure high customer satisfaction and satisfactory production. Support materials testing through the business.

8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday; 8am to 4pm Friday

Key Job Accountabilities 

• To be entrusted to carry out quality related tasks as specified by the QA Management in an efficient manner, relaying all relevant information to appropriate persons at each level throughout the organisation.
• Inspect relevant product post-production to ensure appropriate quality levels have been achieved according to individual customer requirements and to provide accurate documentation of results.
• Inspect / measure / leak test / general lab test pre-production developments of components to ensure suitability for production, again providing accurate and detailed documentation of findings.
• To perform accurately general QA duties including Shadowgraph measurements, extensive computer data entry/retrieval, weight and capacity analysis, sample collecting and evaluation, ink/component colour evaluation and other basic office duties such as filing.
• To provide Calibration support for all areas of the business. (QA Inspector team role).
• To perform analysis of complaints to support departmental KPI’s. (QA Inspector team role).
• To help maintain First Aid stocks across the site, supporting the health and safety team. (QA Inspector team role).
• To support development of new materials and products by conducting lab-based testing as required.
• To provide Quality training for all production departments.
• On occasion, visit external customers/suppliers/out-work facilities to respond to quality issues.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, quality and environment management.
• Ensure that your work area is kept safe, clean and tidy.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to: health & Safety, Quality and Environment management.

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description.  The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-evaluation of the post.

Qualifications/Requirements  

• The ability to work on ones own initiative to achieve objectives and taking accountability for work/actions undertaken.
• The ability to work under pressure, remaining calm and in control with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to respond positively to changing work demands.
• Confident in challenging existing practices and looking for continuous improvement in all areas of work.
• Highly driven, ensuring that the job is done well and recognising the importance of customer satisfaction in their work.
• Is conscientious and thorough in all aspects of work responsibilities, and has a professional approach to work.
• The ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, verbally and in writing, and at all levels within the Company.
• Is able to work effectively with others as part of a team to achieve team objectives.
• Plans and organises own work, ensuring a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken.
• Has a logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Good computer literacy skills in Word and Excel.
• Ability to undertake duties in every respect as laid out in the job description (further to training if required.
• Proven experience in a production area to be able to identify the range of faults and attain the necessary background knowledge of the processes.

• No formal qualifications in quality required as full and comprehensive QA training program undertaken before competency attained.
• Driving licence as visits to customers/suppliers may occasionally be required.