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Quality Inspector

We are currently recruiting a Quality Inspector who will be responsible for ensuring quality is upheld at every stage of the production journey.

You’ll play a key part in verifying materials, components and assemblies, maintaining accurate inspection records, and supporting a clean, well‑organised working environment. This position offers the chance to develop technical capability, contribute to audits, uphold compliance with established management systems, and work closely with colleagues across the business.

If you’re motivated by precision, continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated Quality Control team.

What you will be doing

  • Ensure that the quality requirements of the customer and Kongsberg Maritime Ltd are achieved within the Operations environment at Dunfermline.
  • Assist in Factory Acceptance Tests in conjunction with Survey Society, customers and Kongsberg Maritime Ltd personnel.
  • To carry out planned inspection, in-process inspection and Patrol inspection raising potential quality issues with the appropriate personnel.  Ensuring all personnel within the manufacturing areas are adhering to the required quality standards.
  • To carry out final inspection of contracts to establish that all manufacturing and customer requirements achieved prior to delivery.
  • To raise NCRs promptly on discovering a non-conformance and to ensure that the material is identified and rectified prior to use in manufacture.
  • To inspect / witness tests of items on site and at supplier’s premises when required.
  • Assist in compiling customer data books in accordance with Kongsberg Maritime Ltd and customer requirements.
  • To carry out goods in receiving inspection and associated documentation is confirmed and filed appropriately.
  • Responsible for ensuring all inspection requirements are carried out in accordance with Quality Plans and in a timely manner to accommodate production requirements.
  • Carry out any other task within your capabilities as designated by your Line Manager.

We think you should have

  • Time served with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a Quality Assurance and or Engineering environment.
  • NDT Level II qualification – preferred
  • Experience in use of CMM equipment and other precision measurement equipment
  • Computer literacy - primarily Excel and Word, together with JobScope ERP system – not essential as training will be given.
  • Experience in dealing with internal and external customers
  • They should be motivated, prepared to use their own initiative, work with little supervision, have good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a team member in a busy environment, responding quickly and efficiently to requirements.
  • Ability to work with our ERP system and other IT software packages such as Word, Excell & Outlook

The successful candidate’s offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of BPSS security clearance.

You are able to

  • demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
  • communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
  • co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Why join us

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
  • Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.

Where you will be working
Dunfermline

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Glyn Morgan, QHSE Team Lead

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

 

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