Quality Inspector

Wynne Consulting; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a quality inspector to manage and improve supplier quality. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, measuring components, reporting quality issues, and conducting internal audits following ISO 9001. The ideal candidate should have experience in quality inspection and knowledge of quality KPIs, making this role vital for maintaining high standards within the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within the engineering sector.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Familiarity with cost-of-quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect supplied materials and products for compliance with specifications.
• Measure components against engineering requirements.
• Report and manage supplier quality issues.
• Support corrective actions with the supply chain team.
• Conduct internal audits in line with ISO 9001.

Job description

The company manufacture tailored machinery for various company's within the engineering sector, for example, Coil manufacturing, superconductor winding and taping machinery.

About the Role

The quality inspector role will involve helping the team control/ manage supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect supplied materials and products for compliance with specifications
• Measure components against engineering requirements
• Report and manage supplier quality issues
• Support corrective actions with the supply chain team
• Ensure cost-of-quality KPIs are achieved
• Conduct internal audits in line with ISO 9001
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and procurement
• Inspect component finishes (phosphate, BZP, paint)
• Review supplier FAIR documentation
• Perform in-process inspections at supplier facilities