Principal Quality Inspector (Paint)

Job description

Principal Quality Inspector (Paint)

Would you like the opportunity to work on a unique product within the third largest defence company in the world? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Quality Inspector at our site in Barrow in Furness.

As a Principal Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for the undertaking of inspections of the product during the manufacturing and build programme in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans and technical standards/drawings.

You will be will be covering a variety of inspections within the production phase in accordance with specific key business hold points and also conduct patrol audits of on-going processes.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Quality Inspector (Paint) will involve:

Covering all inspection work within the build phase, working to set specifications (Workmanship Standards) set out by BAE and agreed with key stakeholders

Working in line with the Quality Management Systems as these are the procedures that will have to be followed while conducting the inspections

Working in line with the current inspection and test plans agreed by the business to work to a right first time approach

Carrying out routine work with limited supervision and complex tasks under direct supervision in their related area

Accessing, and having a clear understanding of applying the Quality and HS&E Management system documentation. e.g. process instructions, workmanship standards, risk assessments

Liaising and engaging with appropriate areas both internally and externally to ensure the work schedule and results are recorded and communicated

Understanding measurement equipment tolerances and highlighting any non-conformances for inspections undertaken

Adding value to the Quality Assurance standard documentation and process by being part of the review team

Your skills and qualifications as a Principal Quality Inspector (Paint) :

Quality knowledge and background is essential

Marine or industrial paint back ground is essential

Qualified to a minimum of ICorr level 1 Paint Inspector or equivalent is essential

Structural or steelwork inspection background

Strong IT background Microsoft packages

Leadership/ Supervisory experience would be beneficial

Understanding of technical drawings

SAP experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a confident candidate with excellent communication skills. You must be prepared to work a varied shift pattern in line with supporting the Operations teams.

Salary: £35,111

Location: Barrow in Furness

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

BAE Systems Maritime Submarines has been safely delivering world class submarines to the Royal Navy for more than a century. BAE Systems Maritime Submarines is home to the design, build, test and commissioning of the Astute class - the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines. In total, seven of these state-of-the-art vessels will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Split across nine UK locations, and with more than 5,000 employees, the business is also the industry lead for the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines.

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 welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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