Senior Quality Inspector

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to lead a dynamic team in ensuring compliance with industry standards. This pivotal role involves overseeing inspection processes, fostering a strong quality culture, and managing non-conformance reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that is making a global impact through cutting-edge technologies and play a crucial role in supporting critical infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant contribution to quality assurance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Excellent Benefits Package

Dynamic Work Environment

Opportunity for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated environment with a strong quality culture.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities in quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Inspection Team, ensuring high performance.
• Implement risk-based inspection methodologies and oversee non-conformance reporting.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Health & Safety Compliance

Tools

JIRA ITS

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quality Inspector – London - £55,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Bens. - Permanent

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Quality Inspector will lead a team of Quality Inspectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a strong quality culture, overseeing inspection processes, implementing risk-based methodologies, and managing non-conformance reporting. This role includes people management, covering training, performance, and well-being assessments to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical global infrastructure.
• Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.

Core Hours: 42 Hours per week – 07.00 start – 42 hours per week, option to split across 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage the Quality Inspection Team: Oversee inspectors, ensure adequate resources, and maintain high performance standards.
• Implement Risk-Based Inspection Methodology: Apply 100% inspection for high-risk items and sample inspections for low-risk items.
• Oversee Non-Conformance Reporting: Identify and report non-conforming products using JIRA ITS, ensuring timely resolution.
• Drive a Strong Quality Culture: Set inspection standards, promote adherence to specifications, and ensure a zero-tolerance approach to defects.
• Manage People and Performance: Handle training, development, absence management, and employee relations while fostering a supportive work environment.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead quality-related improvement projects and ensure process enhancements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Engineering, HR, and Supplier Quality to maintain inspection integrity and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Quality Culture: Background of working in a highly regulated environment with strong culture of maintaining high standards of Quality.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team, coupled with excellent communication, empathy, and flexibility to handle diverse teams and workplace challenges.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to drive process improvements, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Health & Safety: Commitment to risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensuring team well-being.

How to apply:

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV via Linkedin for review.