Quality Assurance Inspector

MNB Precision Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-precision environment

CI initiatives

Collaborative team

Job summary

MNB Precision Ltd, a Coventry-based precision engineering business, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector. The role is based in Coventry on a 40-hour week (day shift 08:30am-17:00pm) with overtime; permanent, full-time position.

Salary is £17.00–£19.00 per hour plus overtime, with a strong emphasis on roaming inspection, CRN investigations and supporting continuous improvement across production.

Qualifications

• Experience with CMM inspection and manual inspection techniques.
• Proven experience investigating nonconformities.
• Knowledge of CRN investigations and resolution processes.
• Strong understanding of QMS and quality standards.
• Ability to drive quality improvements on the shopfloor.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience within precision manufacturing or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roaming inspection activities across the shopfloor to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate internal nonconformities and customer reject notes (CRNs).
• Conduct CRN enquiries and root cause investigations.
• Monitor adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and established quality procedures.
• Investigate goods received issues and supplier nonconformities.
• Promote and support self-inspection practices on the shopfloor.
• Support the Quality Manager with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance on internal reject notes.
• Provide cover for ERP NCR log activities during holidays and sickness.
• Work closely with production teams to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

CMM inspection

Manual inspection

Investigating nonconformities

QMS knowledge

Quality improvements

Teamwork

Shopfloor experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector

Coventry

Day Shift: 08:30am - 17:00pm + overtime

Hours: 40 hours per week, full time

Permanent position

£17.00 - £19.00 per hour + overtime rate

About MNB Precision

MNB Precision is a Coventry based precision engineering business with over 40 years of experience, supplying high-integrity components into demanding sectors including Oil & Gas, Defence, Power Generation, Rail and Heavy Industry.

We specialise in complex, tight-tolerance work, machining a wide range of materials from carbon steels through to stainless and exotic alloys. Our continued growth is driven by investment in people, machines and facilities — and we're now looking to strengthen our machining team.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector to join our quality team in a precision manufacturing environment. This role will be primarily based within the inspection department but will involve regular shopfloor presence, supporting quality standards across production.

The successful candidate will play a key role in roaming inspection, investigating nonconformities, and supporting continuous improvement activities, while helping to drive a culture of self-inspection and quality ownership on the shopfloor.

Key Responsibilities for the Quality Assurance Inspector

• Carry out roaming inspection activities across the shopfloor to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Investigate internal nonconformities and customer reject notes (CRNs)
• Conduct CRN enquiries and root cause investigations
• Monitor adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and established quality procedures
• Investigate goods received issues and supplier nonconformities
• Promote and support self-inspection practices on the shopfloor
• Support the Quality Manager with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Provide training and guidance on internal reject notes
• Provide cover for ERP NCR log activities during holidays and sickness
• Work closely with production teams to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions

Essential Requirements for the Quality Assurance Inspector

• Experience with CMM inspection and manual inspection techniques
• Proven experience investigating nonconformities
• Knowledge of CRN investigations and resolution processes
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality standards
• Ability to drive quality improvements and implement best practices on the shopfloor
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience within precision manufacturing or engineering environments

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to communicate quality standards effectively to production teams
• Experience working with ERP systems for NCR logging

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a high-precision manufacturing environment
• Involvement in quality improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• A collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and quality standards