Quality Inspector

Michael Page; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

26 days holiday leave

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Inspector based in Deeside to ensure products meet exacting standards within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The role involves reading engineering drawings, performing in-process and final inspections, and reporting non-conformances with robust documentation.

You will support root cause analysis, collaborate with production teams, and participate in continuous improvement activities to uphold quality across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and tools.
• Experience using CMM equipment.
• Attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Good cross-functional communication.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
• Proficient in using inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection activities on materials, components, and finished products.
• Conduct site-wide inspection duties across departments.
• Complete goods-in inspection checks against purchase orders and certifications.
• Undertake in-process inspections during manufacturing and assembly.
• Carry out final inspection checks prior to release or delivery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and inspection criteria.
• Use calipers, micrometres, gauges, and other calibrated equipment.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and controlled.
• Accurately complete inspection records and non-conformance reports.
• Identify and record non-conforming items per procedures.
• Support investigations into quality issues and root cause analysis.
• Liaise with production teams to communicate findings and resolutions.
• Maintain traceability of materials and inspection documentation.
• Support continuous improvement in inspection methods and quality controls.
• Follow quality plans, SOPs, and work instructions relevant to the role.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Quality control processes

CMM equipment experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Industry standards knowledge

Proficiency with inspection tools

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

The Quality Inspector will play a key role in ensuring products meet exacting standards within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This position is based in Deeside and requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to upholding quality measures.

Client Details

A leading Manufacturing and Production specialist with decades of experience delivering high-precision solutions for complex industrial applications. The business is recognised for its expertise in design, fabrication, machining, and project delivery, supporting customers across sectors where quality, reliability, and technical excellence are critical. Combining skilled craftsmanship with advanced technology, it provides innovative solutions tailored to meet demanding operational and performance requirements.

Description

• Carry out inspection activities on materials, components, fabricated items, welded assemblies, machined parts, and finished products in line with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Conduct site-wide inspection duties where required, supporting quality needs across different departments and operational areas within iCAM Engineering.
• Complete goods‑in inspection checks to confirm that supplied materials, products, and components meet purchase order requirements, certification requirements, and expected quality standards.
• Undertake in‑process inspections during manufacturing, fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly activities to ensure work is completed correctly and defects are identified at the earliest opportunity.
• Carry out final inspection checks prior to product release, dispatch, or customer delivery to confirm conformity with specification and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, weld symbols, inspection criteria, and quality documentation.
• Use appropriate inspection and measuring equipment such as callipers, micrometres, gauges, tape measures, squares, levels, and other calibrated equipment as required.
• Ensure that all inspection equipment used is suitable, calibrated, in good condition, and correctly controlled in accordance with company procedures.
• Accurately complete inspection records, check sheets, reports, non‑conformance records, and any other quality documentation required by the Quality Management System.
• Identify, report, and record non‑conforming products, materials, processes, or workmanship in line with company non‑conformance procedures.
• Support the Quality Manager and Quality Technician with investigations into quality issues, customer complaints, internal rejects, supplier defects, and process failures.
• Assist with root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat defects and improve quality performance.
• Liaise with production teams, supervisors, welders, fabricators, machinists, and other employees to communicate inspection findings and support the resolution of quality concerns.
• Support the control, identification, segregation, and disposition of non‑conforming products to prevent unintended use or release.
• Ensure that products are inspected and released only when they meet the required specification, acceptance criteria, and customer requirements.
• Assist with maintaining traceability of materials, components, inspection records, certification, and product identification where required.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the business by identifying opportunities to improve inspection methods, quality controls, and production processes.
• Follow company procedures, quality plans, inspection test plans, standard operating procedures, and work instructions relevant to the role.
• Support internal audits, external audits, customer audits, and UKAS ISO 9001:2015 activities where required.
• Promote a positive quality culture by encouraging right‑first‑time working, attention to detail, and ownership of quality standards across the site.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner, following company health and safety procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and site rules.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within inspection areas and any other areas where inspection activities are carried out.
• Escalate significant quality concerns, repeated defects, supplier issues, or customer‑related concerns to the Quality Manager in a timely manner.
• Support the Quality Manager with any additional inspection, quality control, documentation, or improvement activities required to meet business and customer needs.

Profile

• Experience in quality inspection within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• A strong understanding of quality control processes and tools.
• Experience of using CMM equipment.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in using inspection equipment and tools.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 per annum.
• 5% matched pension scheme to support your future plans.
• Bonus scheme to reward performance.
• 26 days of holiday leave for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Monday to Friday schedule for consistency and stability.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation in Deeside within the industrial and manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about quality and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply.