Permanent: Chief Inspector Location: Bristol Hours of work: 37.5-hour weekMonday to Thursday 7.30 to 4pm, Friday 7.30 to 1pm PN: The working pattern is changing to Monday to Wednesday 6.30 to 4.30, Thursday 6.30 to 4pm with effect from 2 nd January 2025.  We will be closed on a Friday) Salary: £17-£20 per hour, dependant on experience  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Inspector to control the day to day running of the inspection department within an Engineering company in Bristol. The ideal candidate will come from an aerospace background and have the experience in training others. The Role: To maintain and monitor quality assurance and quality control activities. Main Duties and Responsibilities Quality Assurance Ensure Company quality systems are adhered to always. Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Systems of the Company e.g. by identifying trends in non-conformances, performing audits and supplier assessments. Assist the Quality Manager in the promotion of awareness of customer requirements and continuous improvement Assist the Quality Manager in ensuring all company employees are aware of their quality responsibilities using whatever means appropriate Assist the Quality Manager in resolving matters pertaining to quality including customer and supplier liaison Preparation and review of Non-conformance Reports, FAIRS, DARs, Concessions, Waivers and Final Inspection Reports. Create and maintain calibration records within the IFS ERP System Collate certificates and reports for documentation packages. Liaise with outside inspectors and auditors Create product passports Create quality instructions Quality Control Oversee the inspection staff to ensure compliance e.g. drawings, specifications, codes, standards and regulations To verify traceability of components is maintained throughout all manufacturing and inspection operations. Monitor route records to verify operations are completed sequentially and signed appropriately. Monitor quality related shop floor activities. Record returned and reworked items on non-conformances. Visually inspect components predominantly on site but possibly throughout the UK in response to customer maintenance programmes. Aberlink & Tutor experience an advantage Perform final inspection on items leaving the factory, including completion and verification of route record operations. SKILLS Understanding of engineering production requirements to achieve output Effective administrator with good written & oral communication skills and organisational skills Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy Ability to liaise with production team to achieve customers' demands CMM and Faro arm experience essential. Experience in Aberlink and Tutor software an advantage Experience of IFS (ERP) or similar essential Non-conformance reports/actioning Use manual measuring equipment Working to ISO9001:2015 Computer literate, understanding of MRP Systems Understanding of FMEA and PFMEA where required Understanding of Gauge R & R Understanding of SABRe standard an advantage Apply Today Closing date is 10th October 2024 Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed). By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future