Quality Control Inspector

Insignis Talent; Barrow-in-Furness; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure high product standards in Barrow-in-Furness. The inspector will perform inspections on raw materials and finished products, using precision tools to verify compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities include documenting results, solving problems in production, and calibrating equipment. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail and familiarity with ISO 9001 and GMP practices. This role is vital to delivering quality products to customers.

Formación

• Experience in quality control or inspection roles.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsabilidades

• Perform visual, physical, and functional inspections.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and industry-specific standards.
• Maintain accurate logs and prepare non-conformance reports.
• Collaborate with teams to solve quality issues.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Ability to use measuring tools

Herramientas

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Shadow graphs

CMMs

Descripción del empleo

A Quality Control Inspector makes the final confirmation when it comes to the quality of a product. They are also responsible for testing components that are used in the manufacture of a finished product. A Quality Control Inspector uses various measuring tools to ensure parts conform to standard requirements.

They examine raw materials and make sure that manufacturing results meet internal standards for production. The Quality Control Inspector also monitors the production‑line cycle and shares findings with relevant stakeholders. The main task of the Quality Control Inspector is to prevent errors from occurring within the manufacturing process.

A Quality Control Inspector, ensures that production standards are met and maintained for a given product before it leaves the place it’s manufactured in. They perform inspections on random samples from production, identify defects in the manufacturing process and correcting them.

The Quality Control Inspector organises inspections according to internal and legal standards. It is their job to ensure that a quality product is delivered for consumers. Their duties and responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Inspection: Perform visual, physical, and functional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Measurement: Use precision tools such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges, shadow graphs and CMMs to verify dimensions against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), or industry‑specific standards e.g., AS9100 for aerospace. Including all standards, internal policies, procedures and legal regulations that apply to the finished product
• Documentation: Record inspection results, maintain accurate logs, and prepare non‑conformance reports for rejected items.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate with production teams to identify root causes of defects and suggest process improvements, questioning the nature of defects while providing future solutions.
• Calibration: Control, maintain and calibrate inspection equipment to ensure usage logs are documented and accuracy is maintained.