Job Reports To: Senior Quality Engineer
Department: Military Vehicles
Location: Coventry CV6 5RY
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term (3-6 months), Full-time and based onsite.
Salary: £25,000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a Quality Inspector looking for a new challenge and support our mission of protecting lives?
This is a great opportunity to broaden your skills and effectively manage a variety of quality inspection responsibilities for a global armour technology manufacturer.
If you are meticulous and have a passion for quality control, you may be the person we are looking for to fill this unique and challenging role!
​At NP Aerospace, you will specifically support the Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares (VSSS) Team and the global expansion of our military vehicle engineering and technical services operation. This part of the business specializes in complete vehicle integration and support solutions, including the Protected Mobility Engineering Technical Support (PMETS) contract which places NP Aerospace as engineering authority for the UK Ministry of Defence protected mobility fleet including Mastiff, Ridgeback, Wolfhound, Foxhound, Jackal and Coyote.
The VSSS team has over 25 years of experience leading complex military vehicle integrations and has supported over 2,000 vehicle platforms. Check out our LinkedIn feed and website (npaerospace. com) to find out more!
The Quality Inspector will carry out a wide variety of duties including: -

• Goods in and Goods out inspections to ensure supplied and in house manufactured products confirm to drawing and other documentation.
  
• General Quality Control Activities including patrol and batch inspection.
  
• Input, recording and monitoring of Quality Traceability Data.
  
• Report / communicate quality performance.
  
• Work closely with the production team and support continuous improvement.
  This role is based onsite and is a Fixed Term Appointment for 3 to 6 months with possible extensions.
  It's essential that you have a Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to undertake certain elements of the role.
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  WHO ARE NP AEROSPACE?
  In short, NP Aerospace is a global armour technology manufacturer and vehicle integrator with high performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
  Our Mission is “To improve and protect lives”.
  Our Vision is “To be a leading provider of innovative solutions that save lives and solve our customers’ complex challenges”.
  Our Values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication.
  Our range of combat proven body armour from ballistic helmets, plates and shields to bomb disposal suits contains some of the most advanced composite materials and we have a team of R&D engineers working to develop next generation solutions. Our expertise also extends to highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.
  NP Aerospace was originally established in 1926 and has served the defence industry for over 40 years, growing into an agile and diverse company with an expanding Business Development team both in the UK and North America.
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  BENEFITS
  Discretionary Half Year Bonus
  Flexible start and end working hours (subject to operational needs and approval)
  Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
  Two weeks paid leave for Reservists to attend yearly training/camp
  Pension – ER/EE – 4%/5% = 9% combined
  Life Cover – 3 x base salary
  BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
  Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.
  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  The Quality Inspectors main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  
• Assure identified standards, specifications and procedures have been met.
  
• Utilise appropriate tools, gauges, and measurement equipment.
  
• Utilise acquired competence through existing knowledge, training and / or mentoring to carry out basic product conformity inspection against drawing or other specified documentation.
  
• Report findings for product conformity regarding equipment, methods, specifications, inspection methodologies and tolerances etc.
  
• Review traceability data and report as appropriate.
  
• Carry out process audits if required.
  
• Use of Statistical Process Control for product conformity where required.
  
• Objectively report on compliance status including inspection to the NPA management.
  
• Approve product for release.
  
• Raise non-conformance reports, control, and segregate non-conforming material.
  
• Communicate to appropriate levels on product conformity results.
  EXPERIENCE
  Working Knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015
  Working knowledge of inspection techniques
  Competent user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  Working knowledge of current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
  ​Knowledge of AQAP standards and associated Def Stans, Def Cons an advantage but not essential as training will be provided