Quality Inspector

Aurora Life Sciences; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Life Sciences in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join a meditech manufacturing environment in the UK. The role focuses on incoming inspection, FAI, GD&T interpretation and quality documentation to ensure product traceability and compliance.

You will read engineering drawings, use calipers, micrometers and height gauges, apply AQL sampling, maintain records and support NCRs and corrective actions in a highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on inspection experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
• Familiar with FAI, NCRs and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming inspection of components, materials and finished goods.
• Perform dimensional, visual and functional inspection against drawings and specs.
• Complete FAI reports and inspection records.
• Read and interpret drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges and gauge blocks.
• Apply AQL and sampling plans to incoming materials.
• Record inspection results and manage materials status.
• Support NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain traceability, stock and quality records.
• Support labeling, DHR documentation, internal audits and quality reviews.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

GD&T understanding

Engineering drawing interpretation

Calipers / micrometers

AQL sampling

Quality documentation

Traceability

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / NVQ / BTEC

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauge blocks

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector / Receiving Inspector to join a meditech environment in Yorkshire.

This is a hands-on inspection role focused on incoming inspection, dimensional inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), engineering drawings and quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming inspection of components, materials and finished goods.
• Perform dimensional, visual and functional inspection against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and inspection records.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
• Use measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges and gauge blocks.
• Apply AQL and statistical sampling plans to incoming materials.
• Record inspection results and manage accepted, rejected or quarantined materials.
• Support NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate traceability, stock and quality records.
• Support product labelling, DHR documentation, internal audits and quality reviews.
• Work in line with QMS, cleanroom and contamination-control requirements.

Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, Incoming Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Mechanical Inspector or Quality Technician.
• Strong experience in dimensional inspection and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience using calibrated inspection and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of FAI, AQL sampling, NCRs and quality documentation.
• Experience within medical devices, aerospace, automotive, precision engineering, pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 would be advantageous.
• Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC or engineering qualification preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Inspector looking to join a highly regulated precision environment where product quality, traceability and precision are critical