Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace Blackpool has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Inspector.
- Full Time, Permanent Position
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm / Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm
- Job location: Blackpool Business Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP
- Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
- This role is governed by ITAR, restrictions may apply
Responsible for all aspects of product and process and support when required. To support the internal decision-making process specific to those duties and responsibilities as detailed below. Will provide relevant hands-on support to all operational team members.
Perks and Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
Essential Responsibilities
- Take a lead role in providing direct hands-on support to the team utilising relevant equipment. This will include but not be limited to:-
- 1st off
- Live product queries
- MRB disposition and support feedback
- Customer Escape returns
- Liaise with the production and CMM teams to ensure that the inspection of products is performed in line with the communicated Work To List (WTL)
- Support the Quality Assurance & Quality Control teams in undertaking structured problem-solving reviews with the production teams so as to reduce the incident/scrap levels produced as part of the MAL Group countdown to zero programme
- Attend and directly support the MRB process including the reconfirmation of any product that has been reviewed with clear facts and report back to all relevant parties
- Review and introduce where necessary all relevant Inspection SOP’s pertaining to product quality
- Work with Quality Assurance / Quality Control teams and Engineering in understanding key customer, international and national standards and how this information is documented and communicated within the Divisional relevant paperwork
- Aid the Quality Assurance / Quality Control teams in the communication of Quality alerts
- Aid the Quality Assurance / Quality Control teams in the communication of containment activities for internal and external concerns
- Collate and maintain data of inspection performance including that of non-conformance
- Work with minimum amount of supervision and maintain good level of productivity
- Positively support teamwork and circulation of experience within the workforce
- Support relevant MOS requirements and actively contribute to any 6S activities on site
- Work in a safe manner in compliance with company Health & Safety policy. Report and log Health & Safety incidents that occur
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by management in support of the business
Skills / Knowledge Requirements
Academic:
- Relevant inspection Quality Assurance / Quality Control qualifications or experience
- GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position within the aerospace or automotive industry sectors
- Competent in the use of measuring equipment
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and inspection reports
- Experience with FAIR desirable
Key Competencies:
Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication
- Numeracy and literacy skills, with knowledge of Microsoft software
Abilities:
- Working under pressure and flexible
- Self-driven and uses own initiative
Personal Attributes:
- Organised
- Self-motivated
- Strong quality focus with a common-sense approach
Other Skills/ Abilities / Personal Attributes:
Personal Attributes:
- To have Integrity
- Respectful to others
- Creative in finding ways to do things better
- Act ethically in all you do
- Collaborate well with others
About us:
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.
At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!
