Job Description
Quality Control Inspector
An established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join its Quality team, reporting to the QC Manager. This is a hands-on role within a dynamic workshop environment, focused on ensuring incoming materials and finished components meet defined quality, safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Incoming & In-Process Inspection:
o Inspect incoming products for consistency, integrity and compliance with specifications.
o Carry out dimensional inspections against engineering drawings using standard measuring equipment (e.g. tape measure, callipers).
o Perform electrical resistance testing, coating thickness checks, PMI and visual inspections.
o Review material certificates and works test reports to ensure full traceability and compliance.
* Quality Records & Reporting:
o Produce clear, accurate inspection records in both hard and electronic formats.
o Process inspection data and maintain quality documentation in line with company procedures.
o Raise, communicate and support corrective action reports with external suppliers when required.
* Spares & Dispatch Support:
o Inspect spare parts orders, verifying parts against purchase orders and specifications.
o Complete visual and electrical testing prior to release to the dispatch team.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:
o Liaise with engineers, production supervisors and workshop staff to resolve quality issues.
o Communicate material and inspection issues to projects, production planning and dispatch teams to avoid delays.
* Quality Systems & Compliance:
o Work in accordance with Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems.
o Ensure compliance with relevant standards and internal policies, including ISO 9001.
o Support continuous improvement within the Quality Control function.
* General Duties:
o Assist with training and support of new or trainee staff as required.
o Undertake additional reasonable duties in support of the Quality Control team and wider business.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding and practical use of standard measuring equipment.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* High attention to detail with a methodical, systematic approach to work.
* Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
* Good computer literacy and record-keeping skills.
* Proactive, positive attitude with the ability to use initiative.
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced workshop environment.
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience in a Quality Inspection role (minimum 1 year preferred).
* Exposure to inspection of electrical and/or mechanical products.
* Experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Pharmaceutical environments.
* Awareness of relevant standards, such as IEC 61439 and ATEX-related standards.
What's on Offer
* Full internal training and development provided.
* A varied, hands-on quality role within a supportive and collaborative team.
* Opportunity to work with technically complex products in a regulated environment.
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