Quality Inspector

Location: Hampton Lovett

Quality Inspector

Location:

Droitwich (100% Site-Based)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Droitwich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer specifications and industry standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections throughout the manufacturing process, recording inspection results, identifying non-conformances and working closely with production teams to resolve quality issues. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Testing

* Read, interpret and inspect components against engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

* Carry out dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO equipment.

* Inspect incoming materials, work in progress and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

* Record inspection results and report any non-conformances.

* Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Quality Documentation

* Complete and maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports and quality documentation.

* Assist with updating inspection procedures and quality documentation.

* Support calibration activities where required.

Continuous Improvement

* Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues.

* Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance

* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and company procedures.

* Assist with internal and external quality audits.

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

* Strong experience interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T (essential).

* Experience using precision measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and FARO arms.

* Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

* Experience completing inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.

* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Desirable Experience

* Welding inspection knowledge or experience (advantageous but not essential).

* Experience with HVAC products or control systems.

* Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001).

* Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Essential Requirements

* UK Citizen.

* Full, clean UK driving licence and own transport.

What's on Offer

* Permanent position

 * £35,000 salary

* Monday to Friday

* Opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering manufacturer

* Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development

This role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector with strong GD&T knowledge who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is committed to delivering high-quality engineering standards