Quality Inspector

SPIROL INDUSTRIES LTD; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Shields is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the verification and inspection of customer parts. Responsibilities include inspecting manufactured products using precise measuring equipment and supporting production teams in problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality approvals, particularly in the Aerospace sector, and should possess strong analytical and communication skills. A 3+ year engineering apprenticeship is desirable. This role offers opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality approvals, preferably in Aerospace.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and be flexible.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify manufactured products using various measuring equipment.
• Support production by identifying and troubleshooting issues.
• Train operators in quality techniques and produce inspection reports.

Skills

Quality approvals within Aerospace industries

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

Self-motivated

Team player

Understanding specifications and drawings

CNC CMM capability

Good time management

Education

3+ Year Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

CMM equipment

Measuring equipment

Job description

FUNCTION

To support the verification and inspection of customer parts within the business. To support the company targets, goals and objectives.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspection and verification of manufactured product, using handheld measuring equipment, vision systems, Co‑ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other associated inspection equipment.
• Supporting production in identifying issues, troubleshooting these problems, and advising on best practise measurement techniques.
• Training and advising operators in specific quality techniques.
• Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Positive involvement in continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of quality approvals within the Aerospace (or similar) industries.
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to absorb new training.
• Ability to communicate professionally (excellent listening skills, verbal, written, telephone etc) at all levels, internally and externally.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Customer focus.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good time management skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Capability of understanding specifications and drawings.
• Understanding of subcontract treatments.
• CNC CMM capability – program and run.
• Good understanding of all measuring equipment within the department (including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, screw measuring equipment, vision systems and projector/shadowgraph systems).

This role regularly requires long periods of sitting and standing and use of hands to operate electronic equipment. Work may also occasionally involve lifting of materials and products.

The above is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the business and your job role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE

• 3+ Year Engineering Apprenticeship completed.
• IT Competency – The ability to produce Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures for factory working.