Quality Inspector in Cardiff

Energy Jobline CVL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a client's site in Pentwyn, Cardiff.

This role covers IQC and OQC inspections, supplier quality and CAPA, within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will help ensure products and processes meet stringent quality standards and support continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced in quality inspection within manufacturing environments.
• Proficient with IQC and OQC procedures.
• Familiar with CAPA processes and supplier quality management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspections on materials and components.
• Perform Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) inspections before products are released.
• Inspect materials, products and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Liaise with international suppliers to resolve quality issues and support CAPA.
• Support shipment holds, quarantines and rework activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/QA software

Job description

Quality Inspector | Quality Control Inspector | QC Inspector

Pentwyn, Cardiff | Competitive Salary | Full-time | Temporary | On-site

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a client's site in Pentwyn, Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector or Manufacturing Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring products, materials and manufacturing processes meet strict quality standards, preventing defective products from reaching customers while supporting continuous improvement, product quality, quality assurance and manufacturing excellence.

Working closely with production teams and both and international suppliers, you'll support product inspections, quality control activities, supplier quality, product compliance, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

Temporary position with the potential to become permanent.

Supportive team environment.

Career development opportunities.

Access to Acorn by Synergie's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Access to the Acorn Rewards App.

Key Duties

Carry out Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspections on materials and components.

Perform Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) inspections before products are released.

Inspect materials, products and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Liaise with and international suppliers to resolve quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Support shipment holds, product quarantines and rework activities.

Assist production within the Deployment area when required.

Maintain accurate quality inspection records and documentation.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector or similar quality inspection role.

Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or high-volume production environment.

Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel is essential).

Experience of computer hardware and software would be advantageous.

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.