Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor

Quality Assurance Inspector within a precision manufacturing environment. Report directly to the Head of Compliance, ensuring all technicians and inspectors meet required inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and refine the audit plan as needed, responding to findings or operational priorities.
• Identify and resolve routine inspection issues, applying logical and methodical problem‑solving skills.
• Audit approximately 20 team members, including weekly reviews of new starters to assess capability and correct use of inspection tools.
• Produce weekly reports summarising audit activity and maintain an up‑to‑date capability matrix to determine individual audit intervals.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve an objective and robust audit process.
• Provide guidance and act as a technical reference for colleagues performing similar inspection and auditing work.
• Recommend appropriate audit frequencies for each individual based on audit findings and identified quality escapes.
• Conduct periodic auditing of the night shift and weekend night shift (about once per month).
• Operate primarily during the day shift; occasional travel may be required to support operational needs.
• Perform work with no direct customer‑facing activities.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior inspector of precision‑machined components within a batch manufacturing environment.
• Fully conversant with engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively across teams while holding colleagues accountable for inspection capability.
• Experience in both product and process auditing.
• A thorough, uncompromising individual who can positively influence KPI’s and strengthen the quality culture.

Desirable

• Background inspecting low‑volume precision‑steels and castings.
• Knowledge of gears and gear geometry.
• Computer literacy.
• Proactive, innovative approach to supporting continuous improvement.
• Ability to recommend appropriate audit frequencies for each individual based on audit findings.

Working Hours

• Primarily day shift.
• Periodic auditing of the night shift and weekend night shift (approximately once per month).
• No routine travel expected; occasional travel may be necessary.
• No direct customer‑facing activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.