Quality Inspector

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Technician to help ensure raw materials, components and finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to carry out inspections, resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Carry out visual, dimensional and physical inspections using precision measuring equipment, including callipers, micrometres and gauges.

Complete incoming material, in-process and finished product inspections in line with inspection plans.

Review supplier certificates of conformity and support material release or quarantine.

Identify, document and report non-conforming materials and products.

Support containment, rework and corrective actions, including raising and reviewing rework sheets.

Assist with root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Create and maintain standard operating procedures, visual aid documents and data sheets.

Keep quality records accurate, controlled and up to date.

Support internal and external audits, including process, product and 5S audits.

Use quality tools such as control charts, Pareto analysis and process capability studies to support improvements.

Work in accordance with the Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and customer

requirements.

We are looking for someone with:

Experience in a quality inspection or quality technician role within manufacturing or engineering.

Practical experience using precision measuring equipment.

Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation.

An understanding of non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.

Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with production and engineering colleagues.

A practical approach to problem-solving and maintaining quality standards.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, internal auditing, root cause analysis, CAPA and continuous improvement tools would be an advantage