Senior Quality Inspector

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to lead a small inspection team in a precision engineering environment based on site in Basildon, Essex. The role focuses on hands-on inspection, mentorship, and compliance with quality standards.

You will manage workloads, drive NCR investigations and improvements, and ensure documentation and FAIRs are accurately maintained within a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within regulated industries (ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO13485, AS9100) preferred.
• Proficient with metrology tools (verniers, micrometers) and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inspection department (4 Inspectors) and manage workloads.
• Train, mentor and develop team members.
• Ensure inspection activities meet company, customer and legal requirements.
• Identify NCRs and support root cause investigations.
• Communicate quality issues with stakeholders and escalate major problems.
• Review and action non-conformities and supplier returns.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality processes.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing parts; maintain documentation.
• Create, manage and review FAIRs.

Skills

Quality inspection

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Quality systems

Tools

Faro Arm

CMM

Micrometers

Verniers

Job description

Position : Senior Quality Inspector

Location : Basildon, Romford, Brentwood, Essex

Sector : Precision engineering, CNC machined components

Salary : £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Hybrid : No, the role is site based 5 days per week 8 am to 4 pm

About the role :

A hands-on Senior Quality Inspector / Team Leader role where the responsibilities include

• Managing the workloads of the inspection department consisting of 4 Quality Inspectors
• Supporting the team with any issues
• Providing training, development and mentorship to the team on how to inspect parts, how to review documentation, how to use metrology tools to ensure accurate inspection
• Ensuring that all inspection activities comply with company, customer and legal requirements
• Identification of NCRs, and assisting with root cause investigations to improve quality and efficiency
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on quality issues to find solutions
• Act as escalation for any major issues
• Manage, review and action non-conformities and supplier returns
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities to improve quality processes
• Perform inspection on incoming and outgoing parts
• Maintain all required documentation
• Create, manage and review FAIRs

About You :

• Proven experience of working in quality inspection is essential
• Experience of working in highly regulated industries and to stringent standards is essential - ISO9001, TH16949, ISO13485, AS9100
• Team leader, mentoring and people development skills
• Detail focused
• ISO 2859-1 experience preferred
• Proficient with the use of metrology tools - verniers, micrometers essential. Faro Arm / CMM beneficial

Key Words : engineering, senior quality inspector, essex, engineering, aerospace

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we\'re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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