Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Negotiable

Company Overview

Precision Ceramics is a specialist in advanced ceramic materials and components, delivering world-class solutions for demanding applications across industries including aerospace, defence, medical, and electronics. We pride ourselves on technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to the highest quality standards.

Role Summary

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all ceramic products meet the company’s rigorous quality standards and customer specifications. The role involves inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement within the quality management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of ceramic components at various stages of production.
• Use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM, optical equipment, etc.) to verify product conformity.
• Operate and program CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment to perform complex inspections.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection plans to ensure accurate assessments.
• Record and maintain inspection results in accordance with internal documentation and ISO standards.
• Identify, report, and document non-conformances and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in line with company quality objectives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a quality inspection role, preferably within ceramics, aerospace, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong CMM experience (operation and ideally programming) – essential.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and use of metrology equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality standards.
• Good IT skills for data entry and use of inspection software.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with ceramic materials or high-precision components.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and lean manufacturing principles.
• What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A supportive environment in a growing, innovative company.
• The chance to work with advanced materials for high-performance applications worldwide.

Hours

• AM: Monday to Thursday 0730 – 1600 and Friday 0730 – 1230
• PM: Monday to Thursday 1300 – 21300 and Friday 0900 – 1400

There are 2 positions available in total. The above shifts are set working patterns, and the successful candidates will be required to work either the AM pattern or the PM pattern depending no your preference.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Precision Ceramics, please do not hesitate to apply.