Quality Control Inspector

Kimal; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimal is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality & Regulatory team across Worcester and Bromsgrove. The role supports day-to-day quality control, ensuring products, materials and processes meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing and other teams in a hands-on, detail-driven capacity. The successful candidate will have GCSEs or equivalent, 2 years in a quality/regulated setting, and strong accuracy.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in a quality, inspection, or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of medical devices is desirable.
• Experience with measuring equipment is desirable.
• Auditing experience is desirable.
• Strong ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, record and release parts against specifications and samples.
• Identify and report quality issues and specification discrepancies.
• Inspect and process returned goods, materials, and product rejections.
• Prepare glue formulations for cleanroom manufacturing.
• Carry out calibration of measuring equipment.
• Manage quarantine areas and associated inventory.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Review supplier Certificates of Conformance and cleaning records.
• Manage disposal of products where required.
• Maintain technical drawings and quality documentation in line with retention requirements.
• Support internal and process audits.
• Raise CAPAs and non-conformities and support root-cause investigations.
• Assist with product testing and technical activities.
• Work in accordance with GMP, GDP and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Follow documented procedures and report deviations or process issues.
• Complete required training and support the wider Quality & Regulatory team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Measuring equipment

Regulated environment

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Location: This role is based across our Worcester and Bromsgrove locations and may involve occasional travel to other business locations or external training venues.

Reporting to: Quality Control Supervisor

About Kimal

At Kimal, we believe that success is built through collaboration and shared values. Across every role and team, we are guided by our values of Integrity, Positivity, Inclusion and Kindness.

These values shape how we work, support one another, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

The Role

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join our Quality & Regulatory team, supporting the day-to-day running of quality control activities across our operations.

Working closely with the Quality Control Supervisor and colleagues across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Purchasing and Customer Services, you will help ensure that products, materials, and processes meet the required specifications, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach, and an interest in quality within a regulated environment, particularly medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, record and release parts against specifications and samples.
• Identify and report quality issues and specification discrepancies.
• Inspect and process returned goods, materials, and product rejections.
• Prepare glue formulations for cleanroom manufacturing.
• Carry out calibration of measuring equipment.
• Manage quarantine areas and associated inventory.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Review supplier Certificates of Conformance and cleaning records.
• Manage disposal of products where required.
• Maintain technical drawings and quality documentation in line with retention requirements.
• Support internal and process audits.
• Raise CAPAs and non-conformities and support root-cause investigations.
• Assist with product testing and technical activities.
• Work in accordance with GMP, GDP and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Follow documented procedures and report deviations or process issues.
• Complete required training and support the wider Quality & Regulatory team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and highly attentive to detail, with the ability to work accurately within a regulated environment.

You will have:

• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in a quality, inspection, or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of medical devices is desirable.
• Experience with measuring equipment is desirable.
• Auditing experience is desirable.
• Strong ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Knowledge of, or experience working within, the following would be advantageous: