Quality Inspector

Ridgway Machines Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering company is seeking a Quality Inspector in Leicester to manage supplier quality and support the quality department. Responsibilities include reviewing products, measuring components, reporting quality issues, and collaborating on corrective actions. Candidates should have inspection experience, knowledge of quality tools, and proficiency with measuring equipment. This is a key position offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Company Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Stakeholder Pension

Training and Personal Development

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Proven background and experience within an inspection team.
• Understanding of continuous improvement tools and 5S.
• Understanding route cause analysis tools and ability to implement corrective and preventative actions.

Responsibilities

• Review products and materials to meet company requirements.
• Measure parts/components against specifications.
• Report quality issues to suppliers.

Skills

Inspection experience

Understanding of continuous improvement tools

Route cause analysis

Measuring equipment use

Team collaboration

Tools

Vernier

Micrometres

High gauge

Job description

Working arrangements

This is an onsite role based in our easily accessible premises on Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WH. There is free car parking onsite.

Overview

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join our team to control and manage supplier quality. This is a new position to support the quality department as Ridgway grows. This is a key position reporting to the Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing products and materials supplied to ensure they meet company requirements
• Measuring parts/components compared to their intended specifications
• Reporting on quality issues to suppliers
• Collaborating with the supply chain team to develop corrective actions for identified issues
• Ensuring KPIs are met for cost of quality
• Carry out internal audits in line with ISO9001
• Support with the continuous improvement and 5S activities
• Work closely with other teams like supply chain, engineering and procurement
• Inspect on component finishes like Phosphate, BZP and Paint
• Inspect FAIR reports from suppliers
• Inspect fabrications during manufacturing process at suppliers

Requirements

• Proven background and experience within an inspection team
• Understanding of continuous improvement tools and 5S
• Understanding route cause analysis tools and ability to implement corrective and preventative actions
• Working with measuring equipment like vernier, micrometres, high gauge, gauges etc
• Ideally has also worked in a Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) and is able to demonstrate the ability to ‘roll their sleeves up’ and personally get things done as part of a small team

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams
• 25 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid public holidays
• Company Bonus scheme
• Stakeholder Pension
• Family friendly policies
• Training and Personal Development
• Some onward International Travel Opportunities
• Complementary corporate work wear
• Relocation Assistance

Company Background

Here at Ridgway Machines, we are a specialised engineering company paving the way for bespoke, tailored machinery targeting a variety of engineering sectors from Coil Manufacturing, RTP and TCP taping machinery to Superconductor Winding and Taping machinery. We provide the all-round service from design, manufacture, installation and any further assistance for the future.

As a result of continuous and rapid growth due to recent investments and significant worldwide contracts we are currently seeking talented candidates to join our fast-growing team based in our offices and manufacturing facility in Leicester.

We are passionate about our employees and seek high calibre candidates who are equally as passionate about working in a highly collaborative, innovative and supportive environment. We seek candidates who always put customers first, who enjoy teamwork but thrive on autonomy and are ready to help us to achieve market leading, world class engineering.

Ridgway is in the enviable position to offer you a ‘career’, not just a job and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, learning and developmental culture.

We also reach out to local communities and national collaborations to create new opportunities for talented individuals through apprenticeship or graduate routes as well as partner with universities and colleges to help us grow the talent and build the pipeline for our future growth.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening: The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy: Any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.