Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Dorking
Hours: Monday to Friday – 830am to 5.00pm
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic
 
About the Role:
 
My client is currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in Dorking. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Working within the Quality Assurance team, you will carry out inspections, support continuous improvement initiatives, investigate quality issues and help maintain compliance with the company’s Quality Management System.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of manufactured components and assemblies.
• Perform 100% inspections where required and complete accurate inspection reports.
• Conduct goods-inwards inspections to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Perform dimensional inspections using a variety of measuring equipment.
• Organise and maintain calibration of inspection equipment.
• Assist with Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders.
• Support investigations into non-conforming products and quality issues.
• Work alongside Quality Engineers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Promote excellent housekeeping and Health & Safety standards throughout the workshop.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience within a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician or Quality Assurance role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other measuring tools.
• Good understanding of dimensional inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Profit Related Bonus scheme (based on 5% basic salary)
• 25 days holiday plus BH’s
• Personal Pension Scheme (3.5% employee = 5.5% employer / 5% employee = 7.5% employer) – enrolled after three months
• Life Assurance from day one = 5x basic salary
• Discount Shopping Portal
• Free Parking on site
• Ride to Work Scheme
• EAP Access to training
• Mental Health First Aiders

How to Apply

Interested? For more details or to discuss your next career move, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on 07833 490715

Reference: INDMM