Quality Inspector
Location: Newport
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (with a half-hour unpaid lunch), and Friday, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm (39 hours per week)
Salary: £29,000 – £30,000 per annum
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting parts and components to ensure they meet customer specifications and conform to technical drawings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspect parts and components against customer specifications and engineering drawings.
* Use digital and manual measuring equipment, including verniers, calipers, micrometers, and CMM
* Record and maintain accurate inspection reports and documentation.
* Identify and report non-conformities, suggesting corrective actions where necessary.
* Conduct tests on specimens in accordance with customer specifications and international standards,
* Conduct first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final product checks.
* Conduct internal audits to support the site’s quality management system.
* Assist in maintaining processes such as calibration, document control, and training, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
* Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to company quality procedures.
Key Skills and Requirements:
* Proven experience in quality inspection, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong knowledge of digital and manual measuring tools, including micrometers and other precision instruments.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
* Familiarity with quality standards and processes, including AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a "right first time" mindset.
* Computer skills for recording inspection data and generating reports.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary.
* Pension – match contribution from 4% to 10%.
* Life Assurance – 2x annual salary.
* Employee assistance program, including a wellbeing app.
* Entitlement to full pay whilst off sick for a limited number of days (in addition to statutory sick pay entitlement).
* 25 days holiday plus national holidays