Quality Inspector

Acorn by Synergie; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary role with potential to go to

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Rewards App access

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie recruits an experienced Quality Inspector to join a client site in Pentwyn, Cardiff. You’ll ensure materials and processes meet strict quality standards through IQC/OQC inspections and CAPA support.

Working with production teams and suppliers, you’ll drive continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This temporary, on-site role offers career development with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume environments.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of computer hardware/software advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Strong communication with suppliers and teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspections on materials and components.
• Perform Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) inspections before products are released.
• Inspect materials, products and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Liaise with national and international suppliers to resolve quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support shipment holds, product quarantines and rework activities.
• Assist production within the Deployment area when required.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Inspector | Quality Control Inspector | QC Inspector

Pentwyn, Cardiff | Competitive Salary | Full-time | Temporary | On-site

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a client's site in Pentwyn, Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector or Manufacturing Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring products, materials and manufacturing processes meet strict quality standards, preventing defective products from reaching customers while supporting continuous improvement, product quality, quality assurance and manufacturing excellence.

Working closely with production teams and both national and international suppliers, you'll support product inspections, quality control activities, supplier quality, product compliance, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Temporary position with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to Acorn by Synergie's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to the Acorn Rewards App.

Key Duties

• Carry out Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspections on materials and components.
• Perform Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) inspections before products are released.
• Inspect materials, products and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Liaise with national and international suppliers to resolve quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support shipment holds, product quarantines and rework activities.
• Assist production within the Deployment area when required.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector or similar quality inspection role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or high-volume production environment.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel is essential).
• Experience of computer hardware and software would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.