Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor
Location: Leamington Spa (On-site)
Shift: Primarily day shift, with occasional night/weekend auditing
We're supporting a high-performance engineering organisation based in Leamington Spa that is looking to appoint a Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor into a hands-on quality role.
This position would suit an experienced Senior Component Inspector from a low-volume precision engineering environment who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and influencing quality standards across a manufacturing operation.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Compliance, you'll play a key role in ensuring inspection capability across the manufacturing and quality teams. You'll be responsible for auditing inspection activities, verifying competency, and ensuring the correct use of measurement equipment - supporting a strong right‑first‑time and continuous improvement culture.
This is a visible, trusted role with the autonomy to shape audit strategy and drive quality improvements across the function.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit the inspection capability of manufacturing technicians and inspectors to ensure consistent standards
- Own and maintain an effective audit plan, adapting it based on findings and operational priorities
- Carry out regular capability assessments, including weekly reviews of new starters
- Produce weekly audit reports and maintain an up-to-date inspection capability matrix
- Recommend appropriate audit frequencies based on performance and quality escapes
- Act as a technical reference point within the Quality and Manufacturing teams
- Support continuous improvement of inspection processes and quality KPIs
About You
Essential experience:
- Senior Inspector background within a precision-machined, batch manufacturing environment
- Fully conversant with engineering drawings and GD&T
- Strong experience in product and process auditing
- Confident holding peers accountable while maintaining positive working relationships
- Detail-driven, objective, and comfortable influencing quality culture
Desirable experience:
- Inspection of low-volume precision machined steels and castings
- Knowledge of gears and gear geometry
- Strong computer literacy
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Additional Information
- Based on-site in Leamington Spa
- Predominantly day shift
- Occasional auditing of night and weekend shifts (around once per month)
- Minimal travel, with occasional site support if required
- No regular customer-facing responsibili
