Quality Inspector – Electrification & Moulding Assembly

Unipart; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank Hols)

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart Coventry is recruiting a practical Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on electrification assembly and injection-moulded components on the shop floor. You will verify parts against engineering drawings, check plastics tolerances, and ensure only compliant products move into production.

This role suits hands-on professionals with experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, familiar with GD&T and handheld metrology tools.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector, Goods-In Inspector, or Quality Technician in automotive or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Proficient with handheld metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Hands-on experience inspecting plastic components, electrical sub-assemblies, or welded fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Shop-Floor and Goods-In Inspection - Perform visual, dimensional, and physical inspections of incoming raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods against technical specifications
• Measurement and Metrology - Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to check tolerances on injection-moulded parts and assemblies
• Defect Containment and NCRs - Identify, log, and isolate non-conforming parts (NCRs) and support root-cause investigations
• Specialised Process Verification - Conduct quality checks on electrified sub-assemblies, wiring harnesses, and welded joints
• Documentation and SHE - Complete CofCs, maintain inspection logs, and follow SHE procedures

Skills

Inspection experience

GD&T reading

Handheld measurement

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Unipart Coventry is recruiting a practical Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on electrification assembly and injection-moulded components on the shop floor. You will verify parts against engineering drawings, check plastics tolerances, and ensure only compliant products move into production.

This role suits hands-on professionals with experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, familiar with GD&T and handheld metrology tools.