Fabrication Quality Control Inspector

MTS Recruitment Limited; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Specialist quality department

5S compliant workplace

Job summary

MTS Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Fabrication Quality Control Inspector for a permanent role in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. You will perform first-off, stage, and final inspections on fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled parts to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

The role involves reporting, documentation, and supporting continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate will join a dedicated quality and inspection team, work with 5S

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Experience inspecting fabricated sheet metal, welded, or assembled components.
• Experience with first article inspection (FAI) and AS9100/AS9102 standards.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off inspections of fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled parts.
• Complete stage and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Produce First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102.
• Identify and report non-conforming products.
• Support MRB, RCCA activities and maintain quality records.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation and 5S workspace.

Skills

Quality inspection

Sheet metal inspection

Welded inspection

AS9100 knowledge

First Article Inspection

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

MRB RCCA

QMS software

Communication

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Q-Pulse

Job description

Fabrication Quality Control Inspector

Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary:£37,000 - £39,000

We are recruiting an experienced Fabrication Quality Control Inspector to join a well-established manufacturing business in Bishop’s Stortford.

The successful candidate will support the Quality and Inspection departments, ensuring fabricated components meet the required customer, company and industry standards. The main focus of the position will be carrying out first-off, stage and final inspections of fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled components.

Benefits

• Permanent position with an established manufacturing business
• Opportunity to work within a specialist quality and inspection department
• Varied inspection work across fabricated, welded and assembled components
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Supportive working environment with close collaboration between quality and production teams

The Role

The Fabrication Quality Control Inspector will be responsible for:

• Carrying out first-off inspections of fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled parts
• Completing stage and final inspections of manufactured components
• Ensuring products meet customer specifications and relevant industry standards
• Producing inspection reports and First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102 requirements
• Identifying, recording and reporting non-conforming products
• Supporting Material Review Board and Root Cause Corrective Action activities
• Maintaining accurate quality records using Q-Pulse
• Measuring components using verniers, micrometers and other hand-held inspection equipment
• Ensuring inspection procedures and documentation remain accurate and up to date
• Working closely with quality and production teams to maintain high manufacturing standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area in line with 5S principles

Skills and Experience

The successful Fabrication Quality Control Inspector should have:

• Previous quality inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience inspecting fabricated sheet metal, welded or assembled components
• Fine-limit technical inspection experience
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience using verniers, micrometers and other precision measuring equipment
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards would be advantageous
• Experience producing First Article Inspection Reports
• Knowledge of non-conformance reporting and problem-solving techniques
• Previous experience supporting RCCA or MRB activities would be beneficial
• Good computer skills and experience using quality management systems
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A results-focused and quality-driven approach