Receiving Inspector

Responsible for the verification of incoming product characteristics, traceability data, batch documentation and other quality records, utilizing a range of inspection techniques and methods including, but not limited to visual, mechanicals, automated, contact and non-contact. This responsibility will be discharged under the authority delegated by quality.

• Demonstrating a safety-first mind-set and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are followed.
• Responsible for performing inspection processes as described by receiving work instructions and/or other directions defined by the site Quality System
• Preparation of Tags for Escapes found at receiving and communicate with Suppliers as necessary
• Support Scrum process on Supplier Tags and escapes found at Operations and/or customers.
• Responsible for performing first article inspections in line with site operating policies, procedures and work instructions defined by the site Quality System
• Analyze and communicate supplier quality performance and identify improvement areas.
• Responsible for execution of customer and regulatory delegated inspection processes as authorized by those parties. Responsible for maintaining those delegated authorities once granted.
• Support root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances including supplier audits where appropriate
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Support continuous improvement of production and inspection processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

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