QUALITY INSPECTOR

Job Descriptions

A role has become for an experienced Quality Inspector, to join a prestigious, busy manufacturing organisation in the Stockport area.

As a Quality Inspector, your role will involve overseeing the quality inspection of our precision machined components and assemblies. It is your responsibility to ensure that these components and assemblies adhere to the standards mandated by the customer and meet regulatory requirements in alignment with ISO9001/AS9100 standards. This hands-on position requires you to conduct daily inspections of components and oversee the quality checks for all our products associated with the Aerospace, Medical, Motorsport, Rail, and Defence industries.

Commutable from Manchester, Stockport, Sale, Stretford, Wilmslow, Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Altrincham, Knutsford and Glossop

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £36,000
• Days 
• 25 Days holiday (Bank holidays on top)
• Free parking on site
• Electric car charge points
• Company Pension
• Outstanding career prospects
• Busy, stable manufacturing
• Vast customer base
• Career Development opportunities

Quality Inspector Responsibilities:

• In charge of hands-on quality inspections for precision machined components and assemblies to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements as per ISO9001/AS9100 standards. 
• Utilize precise measuring equipment to verify that all aspects of parts and finished goods meet specified specifications. 
• Conduct "in-process" inspections across all departments on the shop floor. 
• Collaborate with the Quality team to maintain and enhance overall quality, proactively preventing non-conformances.
• Coordinate with the Production team to establish controls and enhancements, minimizing rework and rejection rates. 
• Work closely with the Quality team to identify, investigate, and address non-conformities, implementing corrective actions and improvements. 
• Lead by example, motivating colleagues to achieve continuous improvement and adherence to standards. 
• Collaborate with the Quality team to plan and execute Internal Audits, ensuring the appropriateness and robustness of business processes from planning through to audit closeout.

Quality Inspector Requirements:

To be eligible for this position, an ideal candidate should possess a background in Quality inspection or engineering, preferably gained in a precision manufacturing machine shop or engineering setting. 

Demonstrated success as a Quality engineer or inspector, or a seasoned mechanical engineer

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting 2D and 3D drawings.
• Competency in using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) machines.
• Sound understanding of Precision Engineering techniques.
• Previous involvement in a highly regulated Precision Machining or Quality Engineering role.
• Experience in an ISO Accredited facility, such as ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices and proficiency in manufacturing quality tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Validation, Risk Analysis (FMEA), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
• Completion of Internal Audit Training.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivaled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!