Fabrication Quality Inspector

MTS Recruitment Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Specialist quality and inspection team

Continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

MTS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Fabrication Quality Control Inspector for a well-established manufacturing site in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. You will support the Quality and Inspection teams by performing first-off, stage and final inspections on fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using verniers and micrometers, and applying AS9102 First Article Inspection procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum quality inspection experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience inspecting fabricated sheet metal, welded or assembled components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience using verniers, micrometers and other precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of AS9100/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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

AS9100/AS9102 knowledge

First Article Inspection

Non-conformance reporting

MRB/RCCA support

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary:£30,420 - £38,500 per year
Rate:£15.00 to £19.00 per hour
Working hours:Mon - Wed 0700 to 1730 & Thurs 0700 to 1630

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