Quality Inspector

Orion Electrotech; Aston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company benefits package

Monday to Friday working pattern

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a global engineering business manufacturing marine applications. The role is predominantly site based, focusing on inspection, investigation and improvement of supplied components before they enter production.

You will inspect CNC machined parts, read engineering drawings and work with suppliers to resolve non-conformances, with mentoring from an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer and a clear career path into a full

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting CNC machined components.
• Understanding of milling and turning processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of tolerances and surface finishes.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience investigating quality issues.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming machined components against drawings and specifications.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, tolerances and surface finishes.
• Review supplier documentation and certification.
• Identify non-conforming components and quality issues.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Support supplier improvement activities.
• Conduct occasional supplier visits when required.
• Ensure only compliant parts are released into production.

Skills

Reading drawings

Dimensional inspection

Problem solving

Supplier communication

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Inspection tools

Job description

QualityInspectorAston, Birmingham £40,000 - £45,000 £6,000 Car Allowance

We are recruiting for a Quality Inspectorto join a global engineering business manufacturing marine applications.

This Quality Inspectorposition offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a machining and inspection background to move into a broader supplier quality and engineering role, working alongside an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer as part of a supportive and highly skilled team.

Unlike a traditional Quality Inspectorrole where extensive travel is required, this position is predominantly site based and focused on the inspection, investigation and improvement of supplied components before they enter production.

If you have experience inspecting machined components and understanding the quality requirements behind precision engineering, this could be the ideal move for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming machined components against drawings and specifications
• Verify dimensional accuracy, tolerances and surface finishes
• Review supplier documentation and certification
• Identify non-conforming components and quality issues
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns
• Support supplier improvement activities
• Conduct occasional supplier visits when required
• Ensure only compliant parts are released into production

We're particularly interested in candidates from:

• Quality Inspector backgrounds
• Senior Quality Inspector backgrounds
• Goods In Inspection roles
• CNC Machining environments
• Precision Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Valve Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas Engineering
• Motorsport Engineering
• Defence Manufacturing

You will ideally have:

• Experience inspecting CNC machined components
• Understanding of milling and turning processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using inspection equipment such as verniers and micrometers
• Knowledge of tolerances and surface finishes
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience investigating quality issues
• Good communication skills and confidence working with suppliers

Why Join?

• Opportunity to progress into a full engineering role
• Work for a globally recognised engineering manufacturer
• Receive support and mentoring from an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer
• Develop supplier quality and investigation expertise
• Join a stable and growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Package

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• £6,000 car allowance
• Company benefits package
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Aston, Birmingham location

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Teams Interview
• Stage 2: Onsite Interview