Are you a Quality Manager looking for a hands-on, senior role?
Do you enjoy taking ownership of product quality and preventing issues before they arise?
Are you ready to step into a role where your experience and leadership really make a difference?
We are working with a well-established engineering company to recruit a Quality Lead Inspector. This role has become available due to retirement and offers the chance to take full ownership of quality processes across the business.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure product compliance
* Leading audits and maintaining ISO standards across the company
* Managing and resolving quality issues while implementing preventive measures
* Ensuring quality within a forging environment (essential experience)
* Working closely with production teams to maintain high-quality standards
* Using IT systems effectively to record, monitor, and report quality data
This role requires someone with a strong character who can influence teams, drive improvements, and maintain high standards. You’ll be hands-on where needed but also confident in IT and reporting responsibilities.
About You
* Experience working in the Forging environment is essential
* Proven experience in quality inspection and auditing
* Essential experience within a forging environment
* Strong knowledge of ISO standards and experience maintaining compliance
* Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Hands-on approach with strong IT literacy
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to tackle quality issues proactively
Salary & Package
* Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
* Opportunity to take ownership of a critical function in a growing business
* Be part of a company with strong quality standards and multiple ISO accreditation
Please note: due to the volume of applications, only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted