Role: Quality Inspector
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Hours: Double day shift (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00)
Salary: £35,000 (negotiable)
A market-leading manufacturer is looking for a Inspector to join its growing Quality team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining high standards across the production process, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA regulations.
You'll be responsible for incoming, in-process, and final inspections, working with production & engineering to ensure only the highest quality products are released.
The ideal applicant will be hungry, humble & emotionally smart. You will have a history of demonstrating a high level of commitment to values & standards (including Lean 6S). You will need to be solutions driven who is a diligent team player committed to keeping work areas clean, neat & tidy. You will need to establish & maintain good working relationships between all departments & add to the strategic goals of the business. You MUST be confident electronically & comfortable with digital ways of working.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform mechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, in-process parts, and finished products
Approve components and products against specifications and documented standards
Maintain and input accurate inspection records into the database
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct equipment calibration checks and maintain sterility management requirements
Communicate findings clearly with production and engineering teams
Requirements:
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP/FDA systems
Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Excellent communication skills
Experience with inspection tools and documentation processes
Previous experience in a medical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred
Desirable:
Previous lab or microbiology experience
Understanding of sterilization processes and wound care/diagnostic products
Familiarity with non-conformance reporting and root cause investigations
Exposure to regulated industries (e.g. medical device manufacturing)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality databases
Benefits:
Annual salary review
Quarterly profit share scheme
Starting 23 days annual leave
Dental scheme
Overtime paid at increased rates
For any questions, please contact Carl @ Prime Appointments, I look forward to hearing from you.
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