At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead inspection activities and ensure top-notch quality for life-saving equipment.
- Company: Specialist manufacturer focused on inflatable rescue and safety gear.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership role, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience with ISO 9001 and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Quality Inspector to join a specialist manufacturing environment producing inflatable rescue and life-saving equipment. This is more than inspection - it’s a key role ensuring products meet the highest safety, regulatory, and customer standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced production setting, enjoy leading from the front, and have a sharp eye for detail, this could be your next move.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading inspection activities across goods-in, in-process, and final product release
- Carrying out functional and pressure testing on inflatable safety equipment
- Ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, SOPs, and quality standards
- Managing non-conformances, including root cause support and corrective actions
- Raising and closing supplier RMAs and liaising with suppliers on quality issues
- Maintaining accurate inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation
Leadership responsibilities:
- Supervising and supporting a team of Quality Inspectors
- Allocating workload and setting priorities
- Providing training, coaching, and performance oversight
- Acting as a first point of escalation for quality issues
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Hands-on experience with measurement tools (Verniers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Senior Quality Inspector employer: Carbon 60
Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to producing life-saving equipment in a specialist manufacturing environment. As a Senior Quality Inspector, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and leadership opportunities, all while contributing to the safety and quality of essential products. Located in a fast-paced production setting, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
