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