Pennant International Group Plc
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join us on a permanent full-time basis t o provide quality control inspection operations and technical support in cluding d rawing checking on a range of contracts within a technical engineering environment.
Who is Pennant?
Pennant, the IPS Software & Services Company, provides a suite of software solutions and technical services that support the design, development, operation, maintenance, and training of assets in defence, aerospace, rail, and other safety critical industries.
The Group operates worldwide, with offices in Europe, North America and Australasia, and employs over 140 colleagues, who are an innovative and ambitious group of people. Pennant’s extensive portfolio is achieved through our global teams.
Our Values
We aim for excellence by continuously striving to improve (Innovation), take responsibility (Quality), believe that everyone matters (Teamwork) and deliver on ou r commitments (Respect). Our values drive our daily interactions, support a culture of collectiveness and collaboration whilst challenging continued performance.
The Role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Prioritisation of all parts / assembly inspections through the department in response to project demands.
- Rigidly implement the recording, reporting and management of non-conforming parts / products in accordance with the company procedures.
- Ensure all non-conforming parts are quarantined in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure all inspected and conforming parts are transferred to the next location (e.g. stores, assembly area etc.) and status updated within the tracking system.
- Create and maintain Quality Control Inspection Records using company forms and software.
- Ensure the correct selection and use of inspection and test equipment is used and that it is within calibration.
- Assist in investigating and resolving supplier and manufacturing issues.
- Support or attend internal and customer facing meetings as requested.
- Producing and recording project data in hard copy and electronic formats whilst ensuring documentation (which may include drawings, media, documents etc.) is filed appropriately.
- Maintaining configuration control of project data and ensuring data is identified and controlled in relation to its security classification.
- Proof read and issuing of project specific technical drawings (where required) prior to release.
- Managing the copy, distribution and control of project data both internally and with Clients.
- Set-up, maintain and reporting of analytical data / metrics as required.
- Provide regular written and verbal reports as and when requested with reference to Tracking spreadsheets, Job Route Cards, Defect Reports and registers, Inspection procedures / specifications and other associated documentation.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Procurement with supplier auditing.
- Be aware of developments in the fields covered by the position.
- Control of calibrated equipment to ensure identification labels are present, calibration schedules are adhered to, and records kept.
- Co-operate with special projects and be prepared to extend your sphere of involvement within reasonable expectations.
- Ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, Company policies and procedures.
- Other general duties as required
KEY SKILLS
- High levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
- Clear communication and organisation skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data at all times.
- Strong teamworking background.
- Ability to work with detailed information in a structured fashion.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to deal with several issues at once.
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Significant inspection experience in a precision engineering environment.
- HNC or equivalent in technical discipline.
- Experience of working with complex component and assembly drawings, specifications and procedures.
- Ability to use CAD packages to troubleshoot inspection tasks.
- Good IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in a range of inspection equipment such as Vernier’s , Gauges and Micrometers.
- Ability to prepare inspection reports / first article reports.
- Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design.
- Mechanical / Electrical fitting skills.
- Preferred experience in Automotive / Aerospace industry or similar.
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Good level of organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks to deadlines.
To Apply
Interested candidates should click the apply for this job button at the top of the page. Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret to advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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