Quality Inspector

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role will support the delivery of key projects within the nuclear sector, working in a safety-focused environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing :

Support the quality process to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements through quality control.

• Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections.
• Conduct pre and in-service visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds and raw material in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures.
• Conduct out dimensional inspection including surface finish of products ensuring compliance to drawing requirements.
• Conduct regular welding surveillance audits, e.g. control of WPS essential variables.
• Conducting goods-in / out inspections on materials against specfications and project requirements.
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to Production Manager / Workshop Supervisor.
• Carry out surveillance and inspection requirements in line with applicable Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) including supply chain.
• Dealing with document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising rework and waste.
• Maintain Inspection Measurement & Test Equipment in acceptable working condition at the point of inspection. e.g. Calbrated/PAT tested etc.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Coordination and support to NDT suppliers.
• Where qualified, RT and PAUT interpretation.
• Quality control NCR and observation management.
• Contribute towards business OpeEx and continuous improvement programmes. i.e. Lessons Learned, SOP improvements.

Key outputs :

• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures to assure continuing compliance to ISO 9001, 19443, 14001, 45001 standards
• The effective and accurate reporting of inspection activities.
• The effective and accurate reporting of surveillance activities.
• Ensure compliance to the contract quality management plans and control of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• First line of defence - raising non-conformities / observations.
• Ensure traceability of raw material is maintained throughout manufacturing process.

What are we looking for?

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• 3-5 years proven relevant experience as a Quality Inspector (essential).
• CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) Welding Inspection (essential).
• PCN L2 Dye Pen or CSWIP equivalent, must be ISO 9712 compliant (essential).
• Experience in dimensional inspection having used a range of measuring equipment (essential).
• PCN L2 Ultrasonic Testing, must be ISO 9712 compliant (desirable).
• PCN L2 RT/Radiographic Interpretation (desirable).
• Knowledge of Quality tools and systems e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Experience leading investigations / problem solving.
• High level of competence in MS Office products.
• Sound fabrication and welding knowledge.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Questioning attitude.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills while requiring minimal supervision.
• Organised individual with high attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting.
• Ability to take responsibility and accountability for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

Training :

• Pressure Water Reactor (PWR) knowledge and experience.
• Nuclear Safety & CFSI Awareness.
• Human Perfomance and Tools.
• Up-keep of current and new inspection qualifications.