Quality Inspector

MTrec Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment is supporting an industry-leading client in the Gateshead area to hire an experienced quality inspector for a full-time, permanent position. You will inspect parts against customer requirements and drawings, review quality documentation, and participate in internal audits.

The role also involves calibration monitoring, ERP-based reporting, inventory tasks, and collaboration with Sales/Operations to support continuity.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical qualification preferred.
• Experience with fastener components and manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/inventory software.
• Ability to interpret instructions in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts against customer requirements and engineering drawings.
• Operate inspection equipment (micrometres, calipers, thread gauges, optical comparator).
• Review manufacturers' quality documentation (material certs, test certificates, NDT).
• Conduct non-conformance investigations and reporting.
• Participate in internal audit program.
• Monitor calibration status of tools and equipment.
• Process parts using IT systems to generate reports and prioritize work.
• Assist in processing components throughout operations.
• Carry out goods inward and pre-delivery inspections.
• Count, validate, and adjust inventory; report discrepancies.

Skills

Inspection techniques

IT literacy

Understanding instructions

Teamwork

Documentation & record keeping

Willingness to train

Education

Engineering / Technical Qualification

Tools

Micrometres

Calipers

Thread gauges

Optical comparator

ERP / Inventory software

Job description

Rewards & Benefits on offer;

• You will be working for a high successful company.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Continuous development.
• Monday – Friday working, no weekends!
• Flexible start and finishing times.
• A permanent contract from day one.
• Competitive salary

The Company you will be working with;

MTrec Recruitment are currently supporting our industry leading client on their search for an experienced quality inspector to join their team on a full time and permanent basis.

The Role you will be doing;

• Parts Inspection of components against customer requirements and engineering drawings
• Use of inspection equipment including micrometres, callipers, thread gages, and optical comparator etc.
• Review of manufacturers quality documentation (material certs, test certificate, NDT etc.)
• Non-conformance investigation and reporting
• Participate in internal audit program
• Monitor and ensure calibration status of tools and equipment
• Use company IT system to process parts, produce reports and to prioritise work
• Assisting in the processing of components throughout operations
• Carry out goods inward and pre-delivery inspections
• Count, validates, and adjusts inventory, reporting errors and reasons for discrepancies
• Support Sales and Operations teams as required and carry out tasks required to support business continuity.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and Continuous Improvement projects

About You;

• Engineering / Technical Qualification preferred
• An understanding of manufacturing processes used in the production of Fasteners components
• IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office, Adobe / Foxit and understands ERP or Inventory software.
• Ability to understand instructions given in oral, written, or diagram form.
• Proficiency with standard fastener inspection tools and equipment.
• The ability to work as part of a team and explain inspection techniques to others.
• Willingness to continue training and development to self-enhance personal performance.
• Good record keeping, organizational and time management skills

Previous experience as an (ISO9001/AS9120) internal auditor is desired