Quality Inspector

Hunters 4 Staff; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days holiday

Training & development

Free on-site parking

Friendly team

Job summary

Hunters 4 Staff are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector based in Brownhills, a growing manufacturing business specialising in machining, fabrication, laser cutting and tube manipulation. The role is Temp-Perm, full-time, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per year and an on-site benefits package.

You will carry out incoming, in-process and final inspections, use root-cause analysis to address issues, and help maintain ISO 9001 standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of quality tools and processes.
• ISO 9001 awareness or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process, and final product inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis such as 8D, NCRs and CAPAs.
• Maintain and support ISO 9001 quality management system and assist audits.
• Monitor quality performance data and identify process improvements.
• Work with production, engineering and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

ISO 9001

Tools

Faro Arm

CMM

Job description

Location: Brownhills
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Temp-Perm, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday

Quality Inspector Location: Brownhills
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Temp-Perm, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role Hunters 4 Staff are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector on behalf of a growing manufacturing business based in Brownhills. Part of a well-established group, the company specialises in machining, fabrication, laser cutting, and tube manipulation. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a hands-on quality professional who can take ownership of product quality, support continuous improvement, and help maintain high manufacturing standards across the business

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process, and final product inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances using root cause analysis techniques such as 8D, NCRs, and CAPAs.
• Maintain and support the company's ISO 9001 quality management system and assist with internal and external audits.
• Monitor quality performance data, produce reports, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and prevent repeat issues.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of inspection and measuring equipment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a quality inspection or quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, laser cutting, and tube manipulation processes.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Confident using problem-solving and root cause analysis tools.

Desirable

• CQI, IRCA, ASQ, or similar quality-related qualifications.
• Experience using Faro Arms or CMM equipment.
• Previous supplier quality or auditing experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment

This role may suit candidates from Walsall, Cannock, Lichfield, Aldridge, Wolverhampton, and Sutton Coldfield, or those with experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Inspector, or Supplier Quality Engineer.