Quality Control Inspector - Fareham
3 days ago
Bedford
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. The Role: This role sits within our Saab Seaeye Business Unit. The Quality Control Inspector plays a key role in ensuring product both received and delivered meet the required quality standards. The role involves detailed checks, documentation, liaising with suppliers, and managing non-conformances to maintain product integrity and supply chain efficiency. Key Responsibilities: * Performing dimensional checks, visual inspections, and using measuring equipment to verify parts. * Checking deliveries against paperwork (packing lists, purchase orders) for accuracy in quantity and items. * Creating and maintaining detailed inspection records, test reports, and audit trails. * Identifying defects, quarantining non-compliant items, and initiating corrective actions * Working with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and improve processes * To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. * To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. * To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. * To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines. * To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative. * To ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with our Health and Safety policies. Skills and Experience: * Proven experience of working in a Quality Mechanical Inspector role. * Significant previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment using mechanical measuring equipment. * Familiar with FAIR's and or PPAP. * Proven ability to use a wide range of hand measuring tools and other inspection equipment including a CNC CMM. * Previous experience of producing accurate and detailed comprehensive written reports on non-conforming product. * Microsoft Office skills, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets. * Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. * Fluent in English. * Good presentation and communication skills at all levels, both externally and internally. * Literate and numerical aptitude. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.