Quality Inspector

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for a temporary role in Belfast. You will conduct inspections and implement quality standards in a fast-paced environment, with a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000. There may be a possibility for the role to become permanent. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in inspection or testing within a high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing quality function.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits, and testing on incoming goods and during manufacturing.
• Record inspection results, categorise defects, and validate rectification.
• Implement inspection methods and quality sign-off instructions.
• Analyse trends and liaise with teams to eliminate defects.
• Communicate with customers to resolve issues.
• Maintain and update quality documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inspection experience

Quality tools for composite components

Knowledge of maritime industry standards

Understanding of zero-emission product quality requirements

Job description

Overview

Vickerstock are delighted to be working with a leading manufacturing company who are at the forefront of innovation in their sector.

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join their team on a temporary basis with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on with unique, complex products in a fast-paced, high-quality environment. There is also the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

What's on offer

• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (pro rata)
• Temporary contract with potential to go permanent
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
• Immediate start available

The role

As a Quality Inspector, you will work closely with the wider team to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved and maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits, and testing on incoming goods and during manufacturing
• Record inspection results, categorise defects, and validate rectification
• Implement inspection methods, FMEAs, quality sign-off instructions, and process sheets for new and existing products
• Analyse trends and liaise with relevant teams to eliminate defects at source
• Participate in internal and external quality reviews
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve any issues and ensure timely root cause analysis
• Maintain and update quality documentation to incorporate lessons learned
• Ensure all measuring and monitoring equipment is calibrated to schedule
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including 8D reviews, CAPA plans, 5S, and Kaizen events
• Provide quality training to apprentices, technicians, and engineers with a focus on high-value composites and electric drivetrain manufacturing
• Promote a strong health and safety culture within the quality team

What you'll need

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in inspection or testing within a high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing environment
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing quality function

Desirable:

• Experience with quality tools for composite components
• Knowledge of maritime industry standards
• Understanding of zero-emission product quality requirements

If you are available immediately and would like to join an organisation delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, apply today.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock 02890 313720

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.