Key Responsibilities
- Inspect work at all critical stages of the process, including process approval, masking, and final inspection prior to packaging and dispatch.
- Ensure all inspection, documentation, and processing activities comply with customer requirements, internal process standards, specifications, and good practice.
- Perform dimensional and visual inspection of components using appropriate handheld measuring equipment.
- Identify and record omissions, defects, and non‑conformances raising issues through Sandwell’s internal Non‑Conformance Reporting system.
- Communicate quality-related issues clearly with internal departments and escalate concerns to senior team members when necessary.
- Monitor and record blasting media condition in accordance with Sandwell’s quality system procedures.
- Monitor other key process parameters affecting quality and ensure records are accurately maintained.
- Support the Quality Manager and wider team with day to day quality tasks and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Skills and Attributes
- High attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within the Quality team.
- Sound understanding of quality control principles and process compliance.
- Comfortable using handheld measuring and inspection equipment.
- Clear communicator with the ability to raise questions or concerns appropriately.
- Organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple inspection tasks.
- Proactive attitude towards identifying issues and contributing to continuous improvement.
Experience
· Experience of any of Sandwell’s processes (e.g., coatings or other metal-finishing techniques) would be a distinct advantage, but is not essential.
- Previous experience in a quality inspection, quality technician, or manufacturing environment.
- Practical experience inspecting components and completing quality documentation.
- Experience working with non‑conformance reporting systems (internal and/or customer-based).
- Familiarity with customer specifications, engineering drawings, or process standards (desirable).
- Experience working within a regulated or controlled process environment (desirable).
- Experience of working within our main customer sectors of Formula 1 Motorsport or Aerospace (desirable)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Towcester NN12 6FP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
