Quality Inspector

Prime Appointments; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer in Saxmundham is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with high standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, experience with inspection tools, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, along with benefits such as annual salary reviews, profit sharing, and starting 23 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Quarterly profit share scheme

23 days annual leave

Dental scheme

Overtime paid at increased rates

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in a medical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, physical, and visual inspection of products.
• Approve components against specifications.
• Maintain accurate inspection records.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Knowledge of ISO 13485

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience with inspection tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Quality Inspector
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Hours: Double day shift (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00)
Salary: 35,000- 40,000 (negotiable)

A market-leading manufacturer is looking for a Inspector to join its growing Quality team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining high standards across the production process, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA regulations.

You'll be responsible for incoming, in-process, and final inspections, working with production & engineering to ensure only the highest quality products are released.

The ideal applicant will be hungry, humble & emotionally smart. You will have a history of demonstrating a high level of commitment to values & standards (including Lean 6S). You will need to be solutions driven who is a diligent team player committed to keeping work areas clean, neat & tidy. You will need to establish & maintain good working relationships between all departments & add to the strategic goals of the business. You MUST be confident electronically & comfortable with digital ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, in-process parts, and finished products
• Approve components and products against specifications and documented standards
• Maintain and input accurate inspection records into the database
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct equipment calibration checks and maintain sterility management requirements
• Communicate findings clearly with production and engineering teams

Requirements:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP/FDA systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with inspection tools and documentation processes
• Previous experience in a medical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred

Desirable:

• Previous lab or microbiology experience
• Understanding of sterilization processes and wound care/diagnostic products
• Familiarity with non-conformance reporting and root cause investigations
• Exposure to regulated industries (e.g. medical device manufacturing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality databases

Benefits:

• Annual salary review
• Quarterly profit share scheme
• Starting 23 days annual leave
• Dental scheme
• Overtime paid at increased rates

For any questions, please contact Appointments, I look forward to hearing from you.