At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality and accuracy of manufactured components through inspections and support production teams.
- Company: Chirton Engineering, a leader in bespoke engineering solutions across various sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, generous leave, and excellent pension contributions.
- Other info: Promote a culture of quality and safety while enjoying career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your quality assurance skills in a modern facility.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality inspection and proficiency in reading engineering drawings required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Chirton Engineering Ltd are looking to recruit a Quality Inspector to ensure the dimensional accuracy, conformity, and overall quality of manufactured components throughout the production process. The Quality Inspector will play a key role in maintaining quality standards by carrying out inspections at various stages of manufacture, recording results, and supporting production teams in resolving quality issues. This position is essential in ensuring that all products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements.
Our modern facility is equipped with advanced inspection tools and equipment, providing an excellent environment to further develop your quality assurance skills while supporting a diverse range of high-integrity engineering projects.
At Chirton Engineering, we design, manufacture, and service bespoke equipment, vessels, precision components, and remote handling systems. We provide specialist engineering services to the following sectors: Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pharmaceutical, and Renewables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out dimensional and visual inspections of components at in-process and final stages.
- Use a range of inspection equipment including CMM, micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and gauges.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including tolerances and surface finish requirements.
- Complete inspection reports and accurately record results in line with company procedures.
- Identify non-conformances and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Ensure all inspection activities comply with company quality standards and procedures.
- Support internal and external audits where required.
- Maintain inspection equipment and ensure it is calibrated and fit for use.
- Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
What You Need for the Role:
- Previous experience in a Quality Inspector role within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in CMM Programming using MCOSMOS software.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of measurement techniques and inspection tools.
- Awareness of quality standards such as AS9100 / ISO 9001.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills.
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS check.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including excellent pension contributions, life insurance, and a company share scheme. You will also benefit from generous annual leave and a range of wellbeing and employee support initiatives.
Carrs Engineering is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.
Quality Inspector in North Shields employer: Chirton Engineering
Chirton Engineering Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in North Shields where quality and innovation are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide extensive training opportunities, a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and pension contributions, and a culture that promotes continuous improvement and teamwork. Join us to be part of a dedicated team working on high-integrity engineering projects across diverse sectors, ensuring your skills grow alongside our commitment to quality.
