Quality Inspector

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.