As a Manufacturing & Inspection Specialist, you will support the Quality team in maintaining robust inspection standards across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, this hands‑on role will focus on auditing technician and inspector capability, ensuring components are inspected accurately, the correct measurement equipment is used, and inspection processes are followed consistently.
The Manufacturing & Inspection Specialist will play a key role in supporting a no‑fault‑forward methodology, strengthening quality standards, and maintaining product integrity across a low‑volume precision engineering environment.
Role & Responsibilities
* Audit inspection work carried out by manufacturing technicians and inspectors to ensure required standards are consistently met.
* Assess individual capability in component inspection, including weekly reviews of new starters.
* Maintain and continuously improve an objective, robust audit process.
* Produce weekly reports summarising audit activity and inspection capability findings.
* Maintain an up‑to‑date capability matrix and determine individual audit intervals.
* Recommend appropriate audit frequencies based on audit results and any identified quality escapes.Support colleagues in the correct use of inspection tools and measurement equipment.
* Provide technical guidance and act as a reference point for inspection and auditing activity.
* Adjust and refine audit plans in response to findings or operational priorities.
* Support Quality and Manufacturing teams through professional, supportive, and accountable working relationships.
* Periodically audit night shift and weekend night shift activity, approximately once per month.
* As a Manufacturing & Inspection Specialist, contribute to continuous improvement and support a strong Quality culture.
Requirements of the Role
* Experienced senior inspector of precision‑machined components within a batch manufacturing environment.
* Fully conversant with engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
* Strong knowledge of batch machining processes.
* Experience in both product and process auditing.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively while holding individuals accountable for inspection capability and performance.
* Background in inspecting low‑volume precision‑machined steels and castings is essential.
* Knowledge of gears and gear geometry would be a strong advantage.
* Manufacturing & Inspection Specialist experience within a precision engineering environment would be highly suited to this role.
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