Dimensional Control Inspector

Job description

Quality Inspector – Dimensional Control

Would you like to take an integral role in supporting the Dimensional Control element of the Quality function on our state of the art Dreadnaught programme? We currently have a vacancy for a Quality Inspector – Dimensional Control at our site in Barrow-In-Furness.

As a Quality Inspector – Dimensional Control, you will have responsibility for carrying out inspections and having the ability to specialise in key inspection disciplines whilst compiling reports of inspections undertaken.

This role is extremely interesting, challenging & rewarding. The work is different from day to day and the tasks are varied and can be extremely complicated. You will be involved in many different aspects of submarine build from design and build to commissioning whilst working with a wide range of stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities as a Quality Inspector – Dimensional Control will involve:

Carrying out as built surveys and analysis of the product through the various stages of build using the latest 3D measuring equipment.

Taking Lessons learnt from Astute (LfE) and feeding back into the Dreadnaught team whilst learning both the program processes and deliverables.

Large volume metrology surveys of submarine structures

Establishment of datum's for the whole Dreadnaught Programme

Weapons alignment

Propulsion (Rudder and Hydroplane alignment)

Sonar Alignment (Bow and Flank array)

Modelling and pre prediction of alignment fit up

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential

Demonstrable knowledge of Engineering

Ability to interpret drawings and or CAD models

Previous trades experience within construction or manufacturing

Previous experience in surveying

NVQ Level 3 in a related discipline or equivalent qualification or experience

Desirable

Ideally be from an engineering background

Previous metrology or surveying knowledge would be greatly beneficial

Experience and proficiency with SAP

Submarine, heavy engineering or aircraft build experience

Experience or knowledge of Spatial Analyzer software (Polyworks will also be considered as we will be using it in the near future)

HNC in a related discipline or equivalent qualification or experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will have excellent communication and all round stakeholder management skills with the ability to build good working relations at all levels whilst being able to push back where appropriate. A proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail is essential to the success of this role

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Salary: £29,780

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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