Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Andover, Hampshire

This is a full-time and permanent role working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:45.

Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role:

I have been instructed to recruit an Experienced Quality Inspector to join our client’s team in Andover, Hampshire. The ideal candidate will be a UK national with strong local connections, ensuring they are well-integrated into the community and committed to the role. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading manufacturing business known for its commitment to quality and excellence.

As a Quality Inspector, you will be pivotal in maintaining the highest production standards. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring that products meet stringent specifications and quality benchmarks while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection & Monitoring:

• Perform inspection stages defined in production procedures.
• Monitor and ensure assembly methods align with best practices.
• Identify and document non-conformances, supporting the Materials Review Board as needed.

Testing & Validation:

• Observe and record Product Validation Tests.
• Review and sentence Radiographic Examinations to required standards.
• Conduct final inspections of products and ensure compliance with specifications.

Process Improvement:

• Recommend improvements to enhance production quality.
• Support sustainable improvement activities and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Record job progression and inspection stages in the business system.
• Review and approve test documentation for work completion.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Inspect received components to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks on final packaged products.
• Investigate non-conformance issues and propose corrective actions.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience with manufacturing processes, quality standards, and mechanical component inspection.
• Proficiency in electrical or fibre optic testing and X-Ray interpretation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings.
• Skilled in using manual inspection and calibration tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and fault-finding skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-oriented mindset with a positive and proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience working in accordance with industry safety standards.

Desirable Attributes:

• Reliable, conscientious, and committed to quality excellence.
• A natural problem-solver with the ability to transfer skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable under pressure and able to maintain high standards in a dynamic environment.

Additional Requirements:

This role is subject to specific security restrictions. Applicants must hold UK nationality and be eligible to work on secure projects, considering factors such as previous nationalities held and place of birth.

If you are a detail-oriented Quality Inspector passionate about maintaining and improving production standards, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on 01380 738300 and email your CV to dan_pyle@cmdrecruitment.com