Quality Control Inspector in Kidderminster

Quality Control Inspector / Quality Inspector
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Flexible start and finish times
Location: Kidderminster

Overview:

• Are you an experienced Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector or Mechanical Inspector with a background in manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or machining?
• We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our Quality team, responsible for inspecting materials, components and finished products throughout the manufacturing process.
• This is a hands-on inspection role covering Goods Inwards, in-process inspection, fabrication, machining, testing and final inspection, with exposure to suppliers, subcontractors, third-party inspectors and customers.

The Role:

As a Quality Control Inspector, you will ensure materials and products meet the required quality standards, engineering specifications and customer requirements before being released to production or despatched.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out Goods Inwards inspection of materials and components against purchase orders and technical requirements.
• Performing dimensional, visual and material traceability inspections.
• Reviewing Material Test Certificates (MTCs), inspection reports, testing documentation and certification.
• Carrying out in-process inspection across machining, fabrication, testing, assembly and packing.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
• Completing inspection documentation, including Route Cards and quality records.
• Identifying non-conforming materials/products and ensuring they are appropriately quarantined.
• Raising and supporting Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
• Witnessing and inspecting pressure/hydrostatic testing and NDT activities.
• Carrying out final inspection and product release prior to despatch.
• Working alongside Third Party Inspectors (TPI), customers, suppliers and subcontractors where required.
• Undertaking inspection activities both onsite and at external supplier/subcontractor locations.
• Maintaining accurate quality documentation and supporting ISO 9001 requirements, audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting the maintenance of safe, clean and organised Goods Inwards and Stores areas.

What We're Looking For

• We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing, mechanical engineering, fabrication, machining or a similar technical environment.

You should have:

• Experience as a Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Mechanical Inspector or similar.
• A minimum HNC or equivalent technical qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or fabrication environment.
• The ability to accurately interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with dimensional and visual inspection.
• Practical experience using inspection equipment such as vernier callipers, thread gauges, measuring tapes and other dimensional measuring equipment.
• Understanding of welding inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Experience or familiarity with pressure/hydrostatic testing and associated documentation.
• Knowledge of material traceability and Material Test Certificates (MTCs).
• Experience identifying and managing non-conforming products/materials and NCRs.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with production, engineering, purchasing, suppliers and external inspectors.
• A full UK driving licence, as the role can involve off-site inspection activities.

Why Join?

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance / Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days' holiday, plus