Inspector

Freudenberg; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in the United Kingdom is seeking a QA-focused professional to support quality control across the production cycle. You will read complex blueprints, approve or reject raw materials, and execute automated tests to ensure product conformance.

You will document outcomes and help drive improvements under the guidance of the quality manager. The role involves examining procedures, maintaining equipment safety, and onboarding newer colleagues to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

• Quality control experience or training.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Sampling and testing to verify product quality.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain records and reports of testing results.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to understand quality expectations.
• Approve or reject materials based on quality standards.
• Select output samples and test against specs.
• Use automated systems for testing procedures.
• Maintain testing records and performance metrics.
• Provide reports to quality manager and onboard peers.

Skills

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Sampling & testing

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Tools

Automated testing systems

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets complex blueprints and instructions to comprehend the quality expectations for the product and supplies
• Approves or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and records supplier performance
• Selects output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.)
• Uses automated systems to perform complex testing procedures
• Maintains records of testing, information, and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc.
• Conducts root cause analysis of quality issues and recommends corrective actions
• Inspects procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards; proposes improvements
• Monitors the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and discard any that doesn't meet requirements
• Prepares and submits reports to the quality manager
• Acts as a technical reference for colleagues and helps onboard and guide less experienced team members

Qualifications:

• Has skills developed through formal training or work experience