At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and ensure quality of products in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established engineering and manufacturing business in Droitwich.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: 100% onsite role with a Monday to Friday schedule.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and make a real impact on product quality.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quality Inspector and strong GD&T knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Droitwich (100% Site-Based)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Droitwich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer specifications and industry standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections throughout the manufacturing process, recording inspection results, identifying non-conformances and working closely with production teams to resolve quality issues. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspection & Testing
- Read, interpret and inspect components against engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Carry out dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO equipment.
- Inspect incoming materials, work in progress and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Record inspection results and report any non-conformances.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Quality Documentation
- Complete and maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports and quality documentation.
- Assist with updating inspection procedures and quality documentation.
- Support calibration activities where required.
- Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and company procedures.
- Assist with internal and external quality audits.
- Promote safe working practices and report any health and safety concerns.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong experience interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T (essential).
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO arms.
- Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience completing inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
Desirable Experience
- Welding inspection knowledge or experience (advantageous but not essential).
- Experience with HVAC products or control systems.
- Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001).
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Essential Requirements
- UK Citizen.
- Full, clean UK driving licence and own transport.
- Able to work 100% onsite at the Droitwich facility.
What's on Offer
- Permanent position
- £35,000 salary
- Monday to Friday
- 100% site-based in Droitwich
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering manufacturer
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development
This role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector with strong GD&T knowledge who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is committed to delivering high-quality engineering standards.
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