Quality Inspector

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10 months ago
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Required Qualification: Time-served with proven experience in quality inspection within a metal manufacturing environment.

Are you passionate about precision and quality? Do you thrive in an environment where attention to detail is key?

Our client, a well-established company in the precision engineering sector, is looking for a Quality Department Inspector to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a company that values quality and continuous improvement.

About the Company

Our client is a leading precision engineering company with a reputation for excellence in metal manufacturing and machining. They produce high-quality components for mission-critical industries, including oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. With a strong focus on technical precision, innovation, and continuous improvement, they work on high-value contracts that demand the strictest performance and reliability standards.

Their state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced manufacturing and inspection equipment, ensuring superior product quality and process efficiency. Operating in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, they’re trusted partners to industry leaders, consistently delivering precision-engineered solutions that set new benchmarks.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll be the last line of defence before products reach customers. Your responsibility? Ensuring every component meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and precision. You’ll work with cutting-edge inspection techniques, interpret complex technical drawings, and maintain impeccable records that ensure the smooth running of operations.

You’ll also be responsible for:

  • Inspect and verify components to ensure they meet customer specifications, using precision measurement tools.

  • Review and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions, ensuring compliance with exacting standards.

  • Prepare and maintain quality documentation, ensuring all required paperwork is completed accurately before dispatch.

  • Identify and escalate any non-conformances, working closely with the Head of Quality to resolve issues efficiently.

  • Approve and sign off Certificates of Conformity and Delivery Notes, ensuring all necessary checks have been met.

  • Compile and manage customer documentation packages, making sure they contain all required quality records.

  • Monitor and calibrate inspection equipment to maintain precision and reliability.

  • Promote a culture of quality and safety, ensuring best practices are followed across all inspection activities.

    Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 / annum

  • Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (with flexibility for additional hours if needed).

  • Work Environment: A clean, relaxed workspace with free refreshments provided.

  • Career Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a company that invests in its people.

  • Job Satisfaction: A role where your expertise matters, and you’ll play a key part in delivering excellence.

    About You

    You are a time-served Quality Inspector with hands-on experience in metal manufacturing, ensuring precision and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to interpret engineering drawings and work scopes is essential for carrying out inspections effectively.

    You have experience using precision measurement tools to verify components and ensure compliance with strict standards. Accurate documentation of inspection findings is second nature to you, and you communicate effectively across departments. You are self-motivated and reliable, working well both independently and as part of a team.

    Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred, along with a strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance documentation, and resolving non-conformances.

    Familiarity with calibration procedures for inspection equipment is a plus. CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) experience is beneficial, as is exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or ISO quality standards.

    What Happens Next?

    Interested in this role? Here’s what happens next…

    If we think you’re a great fit for this role, we’ll be in touch in the next couple of days.

    Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

    **If you’ve already been contacted by our team, please return their call or message them to arrange a time to discuss further

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