Senior Quality Inspector
Portsmouth
What we are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail:oriented Senior Quality Inspector to support inspection activities across our Assembly and Test operations.
The ideal candidate will have broad experience performing goods:in, in x2011;process, and final inspections on a variety of engineered components, including elastomers, metallic parts, and composite materials. This role is critical to ensuring product compliance, process control, and overall manufacturing quality.
Key Responsibilities
Goods In Inspection
* Inspect and verify incoming materials, components, and assemblies against purchase specifications, drawings, and certificates of conformity.
* Perform dimensional checks using a range of calibrated inspection equipment.
* Identify and document non:conforming materials and assist in root:cause investigations.
In Process Inspection
* Conduct routine in x2011;process inspections on the shop floor to support production quality and ensure processes are being followed.
* Verify compliance with manufacturing and quality plans, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
* Work collaboratively with production, assembly and test teams to prevent defects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Final Inspection
* Perform detailed final inspections on completed products prior to release or dispatch.
* Complete inspection reports, certificates, and relevant quality and photographic documentation.
* Ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Technical Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong working knowledge of inspecting elastomers, metallic components, and composite bearing materials.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and geometric tolerances.
* Competence with manual and digital inspection tools and gauges (e.g., micrometers, verniers, height gauges, dial indicators).
* Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar).
* Experience with non:conformance reporting
Personal Attributes
* High attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross x2011;functional teams.
* Proactive approach to quality and process improvement.
* Ability to manage priorities in a busy production environment.
Experience and Qualifications
* Experience/background of working in a production/engineering environment is essential.
* Ideally educated to college standard, mechanical apprenticeship or solid experience working in manufacturing industry.
* Understand Health and Safety environment/procedures.
* Read and understand drawings is essential.
* Minimum of 5 years mechanical inspection experience desirable.
* Ability to communicate effectively with co:workers.
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems for traceability and inspection recording.