Quality Inspector

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality meets standards. The role involves inspecting parts during manufacturing, using standard measuring tools, and effective documentation. Candidates should have experience with GD&T, good communication skills, and the ability to interpret technical documents. This position offers excellent benefits including a solid pension and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Life assurance scheme

Free on-site car parking

Career and development opportunities

Health cash plan scheme

Employee discount scheme

Reward and recognition

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical documentation like drawings and specifications.
• Inspection experience using standard measuring equipment is crucial.
• Effective communication in English, both written and verbal, is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts against requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Use conventional inspection methods and carry out inline inspections.
• Raise non-conformance reports in accordance with the quality system.

Skills

Technical documentation interpretation

GD & T understanding

Standard measuring equipment inspection

Effective English communication

Good computer literacy

Willingness to learn new skills

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Vernier callipers

Micrometers

Plug gauges

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.15pm OR Friday 8am - 3pm

Reed Engineering are working with a FTSE listed manufacturing group based in Royston, Hertfordshire. Our client is a reputable and respected global manufacturer of high-tech components and systems for an impressive range of markets including Aerospace, Defence, and Energy.

This role is crucial in ensuring that product quality requirements meet customer expectations and comply with relevant regulatory and contractual standards.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Inspection of parts (Work in Progress / Final product), and associated paperwork against the applicable requirements and configuration at the relevant stages in the manufacturing process
• Use of conventional inspection methods and in accordance with the inspection reports
• Carry out inline process and product inspections throughout the factory
• Raise non-conformance reports in accordance with the quality system
• Release products direct to manufacturer within our DPRV department
• Calibrate build and inspection tooling
• Organise the collection and release of measuring instruments for external calibration
• Be involved with MSA & Gauge R+R studies
• Support and advise in new product inspection methods
• Support in problem solving activities within the company's continuous improvement program
• Actively participate in safety improvement activities
• Perform all reasonable requests made by management

Required Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to interpret technical documentation (drawings, specifications and procedures)
• Have a good understanding of GD & T
• Inspection experience in using standard measuring equipment (Vernier callipers, micrometers, plug gauges etc.)
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively (written & verbal)
• Flexible in working hours to support business needs when required
• Good computer literacy with a competent knowledge of Microsoft 365, Word, Excel etc.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop to be able to work in all inspection departments.
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• A working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100
• CMM or/and FARO arm experience using PC-DMIS or Polyworks (Willing to train suitable person)
• Knowledge / Use of Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Benefits

• Excellent pension
• Life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Career and development opportunities
• Health cash plan scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Reward and recognition
• Flexible working patterns

To apply for this Quality Inspector position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role