Quality Inspection Engineer
Cubiq Recruitment
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Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
About the Company
Our client is a specialist engineering manufacturer supplying bespoke metallic products into demanding industrial markets worldwide.
They are looking for a Quality Inspector to join their UK operation. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to every aspect of manufacturing quality, from inspection and supplier liaison through to continuous improvement and quality systems.
It's an excellent opportunity for someone early in their engineering career who wants to build broad experience within a supportive manufacturing environment.
The Role
This is a varied position where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with production, purchasing and suppliers to help ensure products meet the required standards while supporting the smooth running of the business.
Your initial focus will be on goods inward inspection, basic dimensional checks, quality administration and supporting day-to-day quality activities. You'll also play an important role in stock control and supplier communication, ensuring materials meet the required standard before entering production.
As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to become increasingly involved with the company's Quality Management System, with the long-term opportunity to take ownership of the UK QMS.
Whether you've completed a mechanical apprenticeship or started your career through university, this role offers genuine development within a well-established engineering business.
Responsibilities
- Carry out goods inward inspection of materials and components
- Perform basic dimensional inspection using measuring equipment such as verniers, rulers and gauges
- Raise non-conformance reports and support investigations into quality issues
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve day-to-day quality concerns
- Support customer quality enquiries where required
- Maintain quality records and documentation
- Assist with ISO 9001 quality processes
- Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing
- Work closely with production to resolve quality issues
- Assist with booking materials in and out and support regular stock takes
- Help maintain an organised stores and inspection area
- 0-3 years' experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- A mechanical apprenticeship, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent practical engineering experience
- Experience within mechanical manufacturing, fabrication, machining, sheet metal or another industrial environment is preferred
- Comfortable using basic measuring equipment
- Able to read engineering drawings
- Good attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving
- Confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues
- Organised, reliable and willing to learn
- Exposure to ISO 9001
- Previous inspection or quality experience
- Experience using ERP or stock control systems
- Knowledge of non-conformance reporting or corrective actions
- £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
- A broad, hands-on role with genuine variety
- Excellent opportunity to develop into a Quality Engineering position
- Long-term career progression, including future responsibility for the UK Quality Management System
- Supportive engineering team within a specialist manufacturing business
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