Quality Inspector
📍 Location: Hedge End
🕒 Contract: Full-time
Hours: 7am - 3pm or 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)
About the Role
We're looking for a Goods-In Quality Inspector to take ownership of incoming part and component quality within our supply chain. Acting as the key contact for supplier quality management, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that all materials meet required standards-helping us maintain our commitment to excellence and continuity of supply for our customers.
What You'll Do
- Inspect and test incoming materials and components to ensure compliance with quality and technical specifications.
- Record and maintain accurate quality control data and inspection results.
- Support the First Article Inspection (FAI) process by assessing sample parts.
- Manage the Goods-In Inspection area, ensuring proper segregation of inspected and defective materials.
- Collaborate with Quality, Production, Purchasing, and Stores teams to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding open returns and non-conformances.
- Support Supplier Quality Engineers with return-to-supplier processes.
- Maintain equipment calibration and ensure inspection tools meet safety and accuracy standards.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills for data reporting and measurement.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Practical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Comfortable working on your feet and managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira.
Desirable:
- Experience in machined sub-component manufacture or optical/electronic components.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Standard Work, Flow Mapping, VSM).
- Familiarity with WinMan ERP and cross-site collaboration
This position is initially for a period of 6 months but with a strong likelihood of extension for the right person dependent upon work volumes.
Pay:
£15.85 per hour (PAYE)
