Lead Inspector

L-ev8 Recruitment Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer organization in Brackley seeks a Lead Inspector to oversee inspection operations and ensure adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an engineering manufacturing background and experience in leading teams. This role is crucial for maintaining delivery schedules and compliance with quality management systems. A salary of up to £40,000 per annum is offered along with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering manufacturing and quality inspection processes.
• Proven metrology skills and knowledge.
• Leadership capabilities to manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the inspection team.
• Ensure work meets customer quality standards.
• Manage inspection activities for components and maintain compliance.

Skills

Engineering manufacturing background

Metrology experience

Ability to lead an inspection team

Job description

Overview

Lead Inspector - Northamptonshire - Up to £40,000 pa + Benefits - REF 016

£30,000 - £40,000 pa + Benefits

Mon - Fri

37.5 hrs p/w

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading manufacturer organisation supplying some of the most prestigious names in the automotive and motorsport industries. With almost four decades of experience, they are recognised for their innovation, precision, and commitment to engineering excellence.

Accredited to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, the business operates to the highest quality standards, supporting customers from concept through to production with a full range of design, manufacturing, and finishing capabilities.

The Lead Inspector will oversee the daily operations of the inspection team, ensuring all work meets customer quality standards, delivery schedules, and internal procedures. This hands-on role involves managing inspection activities across carbon fibre and painted components, maintaining compliance with the quality management system, and ensuring accurate recording and communication of non-conformances. The position also requires supporting team development, attending quality meetings to help resolve customer issues, and maintaining a clean, well-organised working environment.

Responsibilities

The Lead Inspector will oversee the daily operations of the inspection team, ensuring all work meets customer quality standards, delivery schedules, and internal procedures. This hands-on role involves managing inspection activities across carbon fibre and painted components, maintaining compliance with the quality management system, and ensuring accurate recording and communication of non-conformances. The position also requires supporting team development, attending quality meetings to help resolve customer issues, and maintaining a clean, well-organised working environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering manufacturing background
• Metrology experience
• Ability to lead an inspection team (4 people)

Additional Information

Driven by a passion for quality and continuous improvement, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and development. They offer an inclusive, opportunity-led environment for those who want to contribute to a high-performance culture and be part of a business that's constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and/or get in touch with David Hopkin