At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect high-precision components and ensure they meet strict quality standards.
- Company: Leading advanced materials manufacturer in Birmingham with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous holiday, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a clean, modern environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in high-tech manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality inspection and ability to interpret technical drawings.
The predicted salary is between 19 - 19 £ per hour.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £18-19 P/H – DAYSHIFT £21-23 P/H AFTERNOON SHIFT
About the Role
Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a keen eye for detail and a background in high-precision manufacturing? We are a leading advanced materials manufacturer specializing in technical and precision components. We are seeking a meticulous Quality Inspector to join our team in Birmingham. You will play a critical role in ensuring our high-performance components meet strict dimensional tolerances, aesthetic standards, and precise customer specifications before they leave our facility.
Key Responsibilities
- No Programming of CMM’s but able to use one.
- Dimensional Inspection: Perform first-off, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of complex, high-tolerance components using CMM, optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Visual & Material Quality: Inspect technical ceramic parts for surface defects, micro-cracks, contamination, and structural integrity.
- Documentation & Traceability: Maintain accurate quality records, complete inspection reports, and generate Certificates of Conformity (CoC).
- Non-Conformance Management: Identify, log, and isolate non-conforming products (NCRs), working alongside production and engineering teams to assist with root-cause analysis (CAPA).
- Calibration Support: Assist in maintaining and managing the calibration schedule for shop-floor measuring equipment and tools.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield rates and quality control processes.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a high-precision engineering or manufacturing environment (ceramics, aerospace, medical devices, or precision machining preferred).
- Technical Drawing Literacy: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standard geometric tolerances, and GD&T specifications.
- Metrology Equipment: Hands-on experience with standard measuring instruments (micrometers, height gauges) and CMM/optical measurement systems.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent visual acuity and high precision mindset given the technical nature of ceramic materials.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for writing reports and working across departments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous holiday allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement
- Clean, modern high-tech manufacturing environment
Quality Inspector in Birmingham employer: Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.
Contek Recruitment Solutions offers an exceptional work environment for the UK Logistics & Inventory Co-ordinator role, located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh and its surrounding areas. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, the company provides generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave and flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs. The collaborative culture fosters professional growth, ensuring that team members are supported in their development while contributing to a dynamic and innovative logistics sector.
Contact Details:
Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. Recruitment Team
