Quality Inspector

Colt Precision Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing precision engineering company in Tewkesbury is looking for a Quality Inspector to uphold high-quality standards in their manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and a team player, with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. This full-time role includes responsibility for audits, inspections, and training associated with quality management.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for continuous learning

Varied and interesting work

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 required.
• Familiarity with ISO13485 and medical instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional inspection using various tools.
• Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Identifying and reporting quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector


Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire


Salary: £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full time/ Permanent


Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8am - 5pm, Fri: 8am - 1pm

About Us:

Colt Precision is a growing precision engineering company based in Tewkesbury, specialising in orthopaedic medical instrumentation, aerospace, and defence components. We're a small, passionate team with big ambitions-and we're looking for a Quality Inspector who shares our drive for excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our high-quality standards across the manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Dimensional inspection using Vernier callipers, micrometres, gauges, and CMM
• First-off and aesthetic inspection of parts
• Producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
• Identifying and reporting recurring quality issues
• Managing calibration and inspection records
• Conducting shopfloor audits and supporting root cause analysis (NCRs)
• Creating SOPs and delivering quality training
  
  

Supporting goods receiving, packing, and despatch

About you:

Essential:

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of ISO9001
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  
  

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ISO13485 and medical instruments
  
  

Benefits:

• A supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
• Varied and interesting work-no two days are the same
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Early finish on Fridays!
  
  

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Quality Assurance Specialist, Process Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Analyst, and Product Compliance Engineer may also be considered