Quality Control Inspector

Verelogic; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Verelogic is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a hands-on role within a busy fabrication and manufacturing environment in the North East. You will ensure products meet customer specifications, internal quality standards and industry requirements.

You will work with shopfloor teams, management, suppliers and client representatives to maintain quality across the production lifecycle, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication/heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience managing NCRs, inspections, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record inspections on incoming materials, in-process work and final products.
• Perform internal QMS and product-specific audits.
• Coordinate inspections with customers and third-party inspectors.
• Review and issue work instructions to meet contract and internal standards.
• Raise and manage NCRs, concessions and material certification documentation.
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis investigations into quality issues and warranty claims.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and monitor the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 environment).
• Manage the calibration system, including internal and external calibration coordination.
• Compile quality data dossiers and support KPI reporting.
• Liaise directly with suppliers and customer representatives on quality matters.
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviours.

Skills

Inspection discipline

Liaise with customers and suppliers

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification

Job description

Quality Control Inspector

Tyne & Wear

Competitive Salary

Our client are an engineering manufacturer in the North East is looking to appoint an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on role within a busy fabrication and manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and industry compliance requirements.

You will play a key part in maintaining quality standards across the production lifecycle, working closely with shopfloor teams, management, suppliers and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and record inspections on incoming materials, in-process work and final products
• Perform internal QMS and product-specific audits
• Coordinate inspections with customers and third-party inspectors
• Review and issue work instructions to meet contract and internal standards
• Raise and manage NCRs, concessions and material certification documentation
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis investigations into quality issues and warranty claims
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and monitor the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 environment)
• Manage the calibration system, including internal and external calibration coordination
• Compile quality data dossiers and support KPI reporting
• Liaise directly with suppliers and customer representatives on quality matters
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviours

Essential:

• Experience within a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience managing NCRs, inspections, and quality documentation
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and industry standards such as ASME
• Confident communicator able to liaise with customers and suppliers
• Strong planning and organisational skills

Desirable:

• CSWIP 3.1 (CSWIP 3.0 considered)
• PCN Level II (MPI & DPI) or equivalent NDT certification
• Engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification

About you:

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented with strong inspection discipline
• Comfortable working in a demanding production environment
• Team player with the confidence to challenge when required
• Committed to continuous improvement and high standards