Quality Goods Inwards Inspector

Ford & Stanley Select; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley are seeking an Experienced Incoming Inspector to support the inspection and QA of wheelsets, bogies, and related rail components in an East Midlands site. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, performing dimensional inspections, and ensuring incoming materials meet required standards before production or maintenance activities.

You will identify non-conformances, complete inspection documentation, and log quality issues within the internal management system.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspections and measurements.
• Experience completing quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Knowledge of material verification/validation processes.
• Ability to log defects and support investigations.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with quality management or reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections on wheelsets, bogies, and related components.
• Verify materials against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out material verification and validation activities.
• Perform dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Identify defects and non-conformances; document quality concerns.
• Record defects and inspection findings in the incident management system.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering and operations to resolve issues.
• Ensure inspections comply with company procedures and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in quality and inspection processes.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Dimensional inspection

Quality documentation

Material verification

Inspection reports

Independent workload management

Quality management systems

IT skills

Tools

Quality management systems

Reporting software

Job description

Incoming Inspector | Wheelsets & Bogies | Initial 6-Month Contract

East Midlands | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start Available

Pay: negotiable

The Opportunity

Ford & Stanley are recruiting for an Incoming Inspector to support the inspection and quality assurance of critical rail components, primarily wheelsets and bogies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality or inspection professional with a strong engineering background who is comfortable interpreting engineering drawings, carrying out dimensional inspections, and managing quality documentation.

Working within a busy rail engineering environment, you will be responsible for ensuring all incoming materials and components meet required standards before entering production or maintenance activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying non-conformances, completing inspection documentation, and logging quality issues through the company's internal management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections on wheelsets, bogies, and associated rail components.
• Verify incoming materials and components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out material verification and validation activities.
• Perform dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and quality concerns.
• Complete inspection reports and associated quality documentation.
• Accurately record defects and inspection findings within the company's incident management system.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Work collaboratively with quality, engineering, and operational teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure all inspections are completed in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to quality and inspection processes.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector, Incoming Inspector, or similar engineering inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out dimensional inspections and measurements.
• Experience with material verification and validation processes.Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Experience completing quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Ability to identify and accurately record defects and non-conformances.
• Good IT skills and experience using quality management or reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous rail industry experience.
• Experience inspecting wheelsets, bogies, or rolling stock components.
• Background within heavy engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Experience working within a safety-critical industry.

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract.
• Opportunity to extend for a further 12 months.
• Potential for permanent employment.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas, recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are those of an employment consultancy business