Experienced Quality Inspectors

Corin Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £31,680–£38,969

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Free canteen

Excellent pension (6% to 9.7%)

Life assurance (6x salary)

Private medical insurance

Free annual eye tests and flu vaccines

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Corin is a global leader in orthopaedic innovation, with a Cirencester site, expanding its Goods Inwards Inspection Team. Experienced Quality Inspectors will ensure products meet high standards before worldwide shipment and support product release in a medical-device environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials and instruments, interpreting drawings, applying GD&T, using metrology tools, and maintaining accurate quality records while supporting calibration and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering).
• Proven experience in Goods Inwards Inspection.
• Able to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using gauges and precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometres, height gauges, plug/ thread gauges).
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, semi-finished and finished products against specifications.
• Conduct Goods Inwards Inspection.
• Read and interpret technical drawings to verify conformity.
• Apply GD&T during inspection activities.
• Use gauges and metrology tools to ensure compliance with specs.
• Operate inspection equipment (CMMs, Keyence, shadowgraphs, calipers, micrometres).
• Identify, investigate and disposition non-conforming products.
• Maintain quality records and ensure Good Documentation Practice (GDocP).
• Record inspection data in company systems.
• Support calibration activities and ensure equipment remains fit for use.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve quality issues and support product release.
• Support continuous improvement and a 'right first time' culture.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, ISO 13485, GMP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Goods Inwards Inspection

Read engineering drawings

GD&T

Metrology knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

CMMs

Keyence systems

Shadowgraphs

Calipers

Micrometres

Height gauges

Job description

Corin is a global leader in orthopaedic innovation, designing and manufacturing world-class hip and knee implants from our Cirencester site. With over 500 employees, we're committed to quality, precision and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Due to continued growth, we're expanding our Goods Inwards Inspection Team and are looking for experienced Quality Inspectors to help ensure our products meet the highest standards before being shipped across the globe.

This role is ideal for experienced quality professionals who have worked within a regulated manufacturing environment and has expertise in Goods Inwards Inspection. You'll play a key role in ensuring product conformity, supporting product release activities and maintaining the high standards expected within the medical device industry.

You'll be responsible for inspecting raw material, semi-finished products and surgical instrumentation while interpreting technical drawings and specifications, using a range of metrology equipment and gauges, and supporting continuous improvement within the Quality function.

Shift Patterns:

Double Days – a two-week rotation consisting of one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts

Earlies - 5.30 - 14:00 Monday to Thursday, 5.30 – 11:00 on Friday

Lates - 13:45pm - 22.15 Monday to Thursday, 10:45am - 16:15pm on Friday

OR

Nights - 22:00 – 5:45 Monday to Thursday, 16:00 – 20:50 on Friday

As an Experienced Quality Inspector, you will:

• Inspect raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products against approved specifications.
• Conduct Goods Inwards Inspection.
• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings to verify product conformity.
• Apply knowledge of geometric tolerances (GD&T) during inspection activities.
• Use a range of gauges, measuring equipment and metrology tools to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Operate inspection equipment such as CMMs, Keyence systems, shadowgraphs, callipers, micrometres and other precision measuring equipment.
• Identify, investigate, and disposition non-conforming products.
• Maintain accurate quality records and ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practice (GDocP).
• Record inspection data and quality information within company systems.
• Support calibration activities and ensure inspection equipment remains fit for use.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve quality issues and support product release activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a "right first time" culture.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 13485, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal Experienced Quality Inspector will have/be:

• Previous Quality Inspection experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive or precision engineering.
• Proven experience in Goods Inwards Inspection.
• Experience inspecting semi-finished and finished products against technical specifications.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using a variety of gauges and precision measurement equipment, including callipers, micrometres, height gauges, plug gauges, thread gauges and similar inspection tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly accurate, methodical approach.
• The ability to interpret specifications and make informed decisions regarding product conformity.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering the highest quality standards.

We offer great benefits to our Experienced Quality Inspectors which include:

• A competitive salary of £31,680.00 - £38,969.00 – depending on experience and shift.
• A discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A free canteen where you are able to enjoy hot and cold meals.
• Excellent pension, starting at 6% and increasing to 9.7% after 18 months.
• Life assurance, six times your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family.
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations.
• Employee referral programme where you can earn from £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend.

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Corin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.