Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Derby

£31,000

Monday to Friday (Days)

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a leading manufacturing company in Derby on a Monday-Friday day shift, offering a salary of £31,000.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection & Testing

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Use precision measurement tools such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges.
• Conduct functional tests and random in-process checks (including density checks).
• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet specifications.
• Carry out Customer Eyes Overcheck inspections and document findings.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inspection records of test results, defects, and corrective actions.
• Ensure shop-floor inspection paperwork is completed and archived correctly.
• Assist in creating and issuing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and submit quality reports to management.
• Issue internal non-conformance reports where necessary.

Shopfloor Monitoring

• Conduct random checks and audits during production to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide immediate feedback to operators and supervisors regarding quality issues.
• Assist in root cause analysis of defects and suggest corrective/preventive actions.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve processes.
• Ensure proper use of the quarantine process.

✅ Compliance & Training

• Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Train production staff on quality standards, inspection procedures, and measurement tools.
• Conduct targeted training on product-specific quality requirements and defect recognition.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
✔ Strong knowledge of inspection techniques, measurement tools, and quality processes.
✔ Ability to identify defects, report deviations, and implement corrective actions.
✔ Understanding of ISO9001:2015 standards.
✔ Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.