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.
Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
Compliance
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and company procedures.
Assist with internal and external quality audits.
Promote safe working practices and report any health and safety concerns.
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.
Able to work 100% onsite at the Droitwich facility.
What's on Offer
Permanent position
£35,000 salary
Monday to Friday
100% site-based in Droitwich
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.
