Quality Control Inspector

Location: Summerfield

Quality Control Inspector / Quality Inspector
Salary:
Competitive

Hours:

37 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Flexible start and finish times

Location:

Kidderminster

Overview:

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector or Mechanical Inspector with a background in manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or machining?
We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our Quality team, responsible for inspecting materials, components and finished products throughout the manufacturing process.
This is a hands-on inspection role covering Goods Inwards, in-process inspection, fabrication, machining, testing and final inspection, with exposure to suppliers, subcontractors, third-party inspectors and customers.

The Role:

As a Quality Control Inspector, you will ensure materials and products meet the required quality standards, engineering specifications and customer requirements before being released to production or despatched.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out Goods Inwards inspection of materials and components against purchase orders and technical requirements.
Performing dimensional, visual and material traceability inspections.
Reviewing Material Test Certificates (MTCs), inspection reports, testing documentation and certification.
Carrying out in-process inspection across machining, fabrication, testing, assembly and packing.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
Completing inspection documentation, including Route Cards and quality records.
Identifying non-conforming materials/products and ensuring they are appropriately quarantined.
Raising and supporting Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
Witnessing and inspecting pressure/hydrostatic testing and NDT activities.
Carrying out final inspection and product release prior to despatch.
Working alongside Third Party Inspectors (TPI), customers, suppliers and subcontractors where required.
Undertaking inspection activities both onsite and at external supplier/subcontractor locations.
Maintaining accurate quality documentation and supporting ISO 9001 requirements, audits and continuous improvement activities.
Supporting the maintenance of safe, clean and organised Goods Inwards and Stores areas.
What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing, mechanical engineering, fabrication, machining or a similar technical environment.
You should have:

Experience as a Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Mechanical Inspector or similar.
A minimum HNC or equivalent technical qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or fabrication environment.
The ability to accurately interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.

Experience with dimensional and visual inspection.
Practical experience using inspection equipment such as vernier callipers, thread gauges, measuring tapes and other dimensional measuring equipment.
Understanding of welding inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Experience or familiarity with pressure/hydrostatic testing and associated documentation.
Knowledge of material traceability and Material Test Certificates (MTCs).
Experience identifying and managing non-conforming products/materials and NCRs.
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.
Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with production, engineering, purchasing, suppliers and external inspectors.
A full UK driving licence, as the role can involve off-site inspection…