Quality Inspector

Owen Daniels; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pulborough is seeking a Quality Inspector to conduct inspections on incoming and outgoing products to ensure compliance with specifications. The role includes managing calibration tools, supporting audits, and documenting quality reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality inspection, attention to detail, and the ability to promote continuous improvement. The position offers a salary range of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality inspection or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities on incoming, in-process, and outgoing products.
• Ensure compliance with defined specifications and standards.
• Support quality team with documentation and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience with inspection processes

Knowledge of quality standards

Ability to generate quality reports

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Role Purpose

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspection activities on incoming, in-process, and outgoing products, ensuring compliance with defined specifications and standards. The role also supports the Quality team with documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements to maintain high product quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Verification

• Carry out dimensional, visual, and compliance checks on goods-in, first-off, in-process, and final products.
• Verify products against inspection instructions, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Accurately record inspection results and generate reports, including ISIRs, CMM data, Keyence results, and other quality documentation.
• Conduct random end-of-line checks on product, packaging, labelling, and quantity.
• Identify, label, and record non-conforming parts, maintaining the quarantine register and supporting resolution of issues.
• Manage calibration of measurement tools and update the gauge register.
• Support the completion and updating of inspection reports and quality alerts.
• Assist production and assembly lines with inspection and documentation requirements.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain quality systems across the factory, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures.
• Carry out routine compliance patrols in production areas to confirm correct processes and documentation are in use.
• Support audits and customer quality requirements through accurate reporting and records.
• Promote and uphold 6S and housekeeping standards within work areas.

Collaboration & Improvement

• Liaise with production teams to resolve quality concerns and agree corrective actions.
• Provide timely feedback on inspection outcomes to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in quality-related projects and other reasonable tasks as required.