Quality Inspector - Leicester, United Kingdom - ADS Laser Cutting Ltd

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacant Job Position:
Quality Inspector

Background Information:

ADS Laser is a family run business and is the premier
metal laser cutting, precision folding, fabricating and finishing company in the U.K.

From Bespoke to Volume Solutions, we have the capability of working from design through to project completion on a wide range of projects from intricately designed Point of Sale materials to volume components.

These find their way into Rail systems for Siemens, Trains for Tfl, Apartment Balconies for Sapphire and sales aids for L'Ancome Fragrances.

Our highly skilled and happy team is important to our business and that of our customers. This translates into exceptional service and quality.

Since founding, ADS has grown tremendously YOY and continues to grow from continuing investment in machinery, infrastructure and in highly-skilled people, employing over 85 in an 87,000 square feet unit whilst possessing the very latest technology.

Role & Key Responsibilities:

The role is responsible for carrying out quality checks to Company and ISO 9001 Standards and specific Customer requirements, to determine quality metrics and ensure they meet the required tolerances.

The role will also support management to meet all Quality targets and deliver a first class service for the Company and its internal and external stakeholders through managing communications and inbound and outbound correspondence and documentation.

It will predominantly be office based with a crossover to the Production side of the business.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manner
Collate and support the process completion of First Article and Initial Sample Inspection Reports (FAIR's and ISIR's) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to customer requirements on a continual basis
Ensure the appropriate procedures, standards and specifications are being adhered to as per the Quality Management System (QMS) and customer requirements
Work with Goods In to initiate a quarantine area and inspect purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements
Carry out dimensional and visual quality inspections and pre work requirements on work inprogress and finished products including First Article Inspections and Initial Sample Inspections using the relevant equipment
Communicate all inspection reports with line managers responsible for the areas being inspected and report any nonconformances in line with the Company NCR process
Investigate with the relevant line managers /staff and write up Non-Conformance Reports both internally and in externally, Including completion CARs and SCARs
Input NCRs on to the NCR Register, liaising with the management over the completion of related monthly Management Reports
Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated, maintained and measured testing variables in line with the calibration system
Observe the methods and equipment the manufacturing staff use during production and providing feedback to line managers to correct errors and increase efficiency
In conjunction with management, perform root cause analysis, problem solving activities and development of corrective action strategies including development and writing of Process Flow Charts, Control Plans, FMEAs and SOPs
Support the Compliance Manager in the efficient running of the QMS System and attainment of ISO and UKCA/CE accreditations and to conform to individual customer quality standards, including Audits (internal, customer, supplier, recertification)
Support the Operations Manager by identifying continuous improvement opportunities and progress related actions to improve company efficiencies and reduce nonconformance in line with the Company KPI targets
Attend Department/Management/Quality Meetings to assist in moving the department forward
Support agenda and complete minutes for Department Meetings and Quarterly Quality Meetings
Assist in the training of team members and of new Quality Equipment and any related Software
Provide holiday and unplanned absence cover
Any other reasonable management request.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes:

Good understanding of how to conduct FAIRs and ISIRs essential
Ability to write level 2 and level 3 PPAP documents essential
Good knowledge of ISO and maintaining Standards essential
Understanding of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)/Control Plans, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effective Analysis), and Process Flow Charts essential
Previous quality inspection experience in a fabrication manufacturing environment essential
Proficient in the understanding of engineer, fabrication, laser and paint / finish production methods/process
Experience using calibrated inspection measurement tools such as tapes, squares, micro meters, verniers etc essential
Excellent knowledge of industry standards in relation to finishes and acceptable tolerances essential
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