Quality Inspector

JOB TITLE:
Quality Inspector

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client with regards to this temporary position.

Hours: 8:30 – 5:00 Monday to Friday with an hour lunch break. 37.5 per week.

Currently 3 month contract

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting inspections and tests to ensure that our client’s products meet the highest standards of quality. You will play a vital role in maintaining our client’s reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with various departments including production planning, internal and external sales, and goods inwards to ensure that our client’s products meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Ability to gain cooperation working with all levels.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, as well as customers and suppliers, to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct gravimetric and particulate cleanliness testing.
• Conduct quality inspections internally and externally, as required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, test results and quality control activities.
• Document and report non‑conformities or quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis.
• Technically advise as required from drawings.
• Use SAP to support all quality activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control processes and procedures.
• The ability to cover all departmental roles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Responsibilities as outlined in H&S Policy.
• Tube manipulation and hose assembly knowledge for technical investigations.
• Ensure maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Proven experience as a quality team member or similar position in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and equipment.
• The main types of measuring equipment are CMM roma arms, vernier calipers, micrometers, a Keyence IM system, rad gauges, go/no‑go gauges and rules.

• Product knowledge in the hydraulics industry.
• Understanding of production processes.
• Proficient in using computer software for documentation and record‑keeping.
• SAP.
• Excel and Word.
• Access for logging only.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Organisational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Communication skills – verbal and written.

• Proactive approach to quality.
• Reliable.
• Team player.
• Independent.
• Communicative.
• Personable.
• Discreet.
• Well‑groomed appearance.

• GCSE Minimum and Driving Licence essential.
• Engineering Qualifications preferred.
• Vocational Training preferred: QMS Auditor Training – Internal. QMS Auditor Training – External. Product Training.