Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products meet quality standards and specifications.
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a vital role in upholding our reputation for delivering high-quality products to our customers. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in quality control, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish Inspection Plans: Develop and implement inspection plans to define specifications for components and finished products, ensuring they meet quality standards.
- Testing & Measurement: Perform detailed testing and measurement of incoming components to verify compliance with specifications, using a variety of inspection tools and techniques.
- Calibration: Regularly calibrate measuring equipment and test variables to ensure accuracy during inspection processes.
- Report Writing: Prepare comprehensive reports detailing the results of tests, observations, and any discrepancies in product quality, for internal and external stakeholders.
- Documentation & Paperwork: Accurately fill out and maintain all necessary paperwork, ensuring proper documentation of inspections and quality control processes.
- Communication of Non-Conformance: Notify the department of any non-conformances identified and work closely with teams to correct these issues and prevent future defects.
- Supplier & Distributor Communication: Engage with suppliers and distributors to communicate potential quality problems and collaborate on solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Batch Release: Oversee the batch release of sterile medical devices, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share technical knowledge about product specifications and quality standards with relevant team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety standards, company policies, and legal regulations related to product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Project Goals Assessment: Assess whether finished products meet the goals and standards set by the original project plans and specifications.
- Review of Engineering Diagrams: Read and interpret engineering diagrams to ensure that components and final products align with design requirements.
- First Article Inspections (FAI): Conduct First Article Inspections to validate the production process and ensure initial samples meet all requirements.
- Non-Conformance Analysis: Prepare detailed reports analyzing non-conformances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to improve product quality.
- Digital Records Management: Keep digital files and quality reports organized, accessible, and up to date for auditing and future reference.
- Quality Management System (QMS) Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation related to the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Key Competencies and Expectations:
- Team Contribution: Positively contributes to the team, helping maintain a motivating and productive workplace.
- Reliability & Punctuality: Demonstrates reliability in attendance and punctuality, ensuring consistent workflow and dependability.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: Takes initiative to identify potential issues before they become problems and actively suggests ways to improve processes.
- Adaptability: Embraces change and shows flexibility in adjusting to new methods, procedures, and technologies as the business evolves.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues, fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment, promoting teamwork.
- Quality Focus: Understands the importance of producing high-quality products to ensure customer satisfaction and takes pride in delivering exceptional work.
- Business Support: Open and willing to undertake additional duties as required to meet business needs and support operational success.
If you are passionate about quality assurance and have the skills necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our commitment to excellence in product quality.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Quality control: 1 year (required)
- Quality management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
