Quality Control Inspector

Severn; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. The role involves inspecting various products and processes, maintaining documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. An engineering qualification is preferred, alongside experience in inspection techniques and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in PMI, Ferrite & Hardness Testing is desirable.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Proficient in various inspection measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products and processes to ensure quality compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation as per company standards.
• Calibrate measuring equipment before use.

Skills

Quality Control

Measurement Techniques

ISO Standards Knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent)

DPI, MPI, UT qualification (desirable)

Time Server Apprentice

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Job description

Quality Control Inspector

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Responsible for performing various inspection tasks within the company under the instruction of the Inspection Team Leader. The role involves working with colleagues in the inspection team to ensure conformance to company standards, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:

Primary Tasks:

• Inspect products and processes related to all aspects of quality control within the company.
• Ensure products and processes conform to relevant specifications and standards; maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner according to company requirements.
• Perform timely inspections and generate dimensional reports where applicable.
• Raise non-conformance reports for items or processes that do not meet standards or specifications/drawings.
• Use recognized quality control measuring techniques and equipment to ensure products meet standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping within all inspection areas.
• Support continuous improvement processes within the inspection team under supervision.
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated before use.
• Provide status updates as required in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Inspection Lead or UK QHSE Lead to meet inspection objectives and customer expectations.

Additional documentation and reports include:

• NDE Reports
• Manufacturing Route Cards
• Goods Receiving Notes
• Non-conformance reports
• Work instructions / procedures
• Raw materials certification
• Calibration of inspection equipment
• Factory Acceptance Test Certificates
• Hydrostatic Test inspection

Education and/or Experience:

• Time Server Apprentice
• Engineering qualification (preferably ONC, HNC, or equivalent)
• Qualification in DPI, MPI, UT is desirable
• Experience in PMI, Ferrite & Hardness Testing is desirable
• Work to high standards of quality within a strong safety culture; good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 is desirable

• Proficient with inspection/measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges, and hardness testers
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (component and assembly)
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (manual & CNC) and/or Inspection Arms is desirable
• Familiarity with materials certification