Principal Quality Inspector - (Strategic Manufacturing)

Matchtech; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety compliance

Job summary

Unknown Client in Newcastle is seeking a Principal Quality Inspector to support strategic manufacturing activities. The role focuses on ensuring components and processes meet stringent quality, engineering and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include detailed inspections, interpreting drawings, using precision measurement equipment, and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams in a highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quality inspection within manufacturing/engineering/defence.
• Strong understanding of QA, inspection processes and product conformity.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Understanding of non-conformance control and corrective actions.
• Detail-oriented and methodical with strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to working onsite with strict health, safety, security and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of components, assemblies and products.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify conformity.
• Identify non-conformances and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Produce inspection reports and maintain quality records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support audits and continuous improvement of quality procedures.
• Promote a strong quality culture in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Drawings interpretation

Root cause analysis

Communication

On-site work

Tools

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Quality Inspector to support strategic manufacturing activities in Newcastle. This contract role will focus on ensuring that manufactured components and processes meet stringent quality, engineering and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out detailed inspections of components, assemblies and manufactured products
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards and inspection requirements
• Using appropriate inspection and measurement equipment to verify product conformity
• Identifying non-conformances and supporting investigations into root causes and corrective actions
• Producing accurate inspection reports and maintaining comprehensive quality records
• Working closely with manufacturing, engineering and supplier teams to resolve quality issues
• Supporting audits, continuous improvement activities and the consistent application of quality procedures
• Promoting a strong quality culture within a highly regulated manufacturing environment

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing, engineering or defence environment
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, inspection processes and product conformity
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment
• Understanding of non-conformance control, root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality control
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to working onsite and following strict health, safety, security and quality procedures

Contract Details:

• 12-month contract
• 37 hours per week
• Newcastle location
• Five days onsite
• Inside IR35

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Quality Inspector to contribute to critical strategic manufacturing projects within the defence and security sector.