Quality Control Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Harwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in regulated industries is looking for a Quality Inspector to ensure compliance and quality assurance of products. Candidates should have experience in regulated environments like medical or aerospace, along with knowledge of ISO13485. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, supporting compliance, and driving continuous improvements. A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £38,000 is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated environment (medical, aerospace, defence).
• Knowledge of ISO13485 or relevant quality management systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of products.
• Conduct goods-in inspections and in-process checks.
• Support facility compliance and maintain KPIs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Inspection techniques

Continuous improvement

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or higher

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Calipers

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Inspector to join a growing organisation within a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of products, materials, processes, and documentation relating to regulated manufacturing.
• Carry out goods-in inspections, in-process QC checks, and final product testing.
• Test products, analyse results, and review batch records to ensure error-free manufacturing and release.
• Support facility compliance, equipment calibration, and maintenance record-keeping.
• Maintain and monitor manufacturing KPIs to improve processes and drive decision-making.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Provide technical support to resolve quality issues with suppliers, customers, or auditors.
• Support audits and inspections by external bodies and authorities.
• Participate in internal audit programmes and assist with non-conformance investigations.
• Contribute to quality system documentation, supplier records, and corrective/preventive action reports.
• Work with engineering teams on projects as required.

The Candidate

Experience within a highly regulated environment (e.g., medical, aerospace, defence).

Knowledge of ISO13485 or other relevant quality management systems.

Strong understanding of quality assurance, inspection, and manufacturing processes.

Experience handling NCRs, CAPAs, and contributing to continuous improvements.

Skilled in inspection and measurement techniques, with excellent attention to detail.

Ideally educated to an apprenticeship/HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or higher in an engineering discipline.

Experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies.

Ability to read technical drawings and follow instructions to a high standard.

Familiar with test/inspection equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, calipers).

Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-600 or IPC-A-610.

Salary

£30,000 – £38,000 depending on experience and ability to meet key requirements.

We operate and advertise as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for contract/temporary positions.