Quality Control Inspector

Title: Quality Control Inspector

Location – Whitstable, Kent

Salary: Competitive and benefits

About this Quality Control Inspector role

We are supporting a leading manufacturing and engineering environment with the appointment of a Quality Control Inspector on a permanent basis.

This role is focused on ensuring incoming materials and components meet engineering, dimensional, and quality standards. You will play a key part in maintaining product integrity, supporting supplier quality, and ensuring full traceability across all inspected goods.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Inspector who enjoys hands-on inspection work, problem-solving, and working within a structured quality management system.

Key responsibilities

Incoming Goods Inspection and Component Verification

• Inspect incoming materials and components against engineering drawings and specifications
• Ensure compliance with defined material, dimensional, and quality requirements

Dimensional, Visual and Functional Inspection of Components

• Carry out detailed inspections using measuring tools and test equipment
• Identify defects or non-conformance during visual and functional checks

Engineering Drawings and Technical Specification Interpretation

• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation accurately
• Ensure all inspection activities align with specification requirements

Quality Documentation, Traceability and Record Keeping

• Record inspection results accurately and maintain full traceability
• Ensure documentation is completed in line with quality procedures

Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) and Supplier Quality Issues

• Identify and report non-conforming materials through NCR processes
• Gather supporting evidence including measurements, photographs, and test data
• Work with suppliers and engineering teams to resolve quality issues

Quality Systems, Compliance and ISO 9001 Standards

• Support compliance with internal quality management systems
• Contribute to adherence with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives

Customer Returns Inspection and Assessment

• Carry out initial inspection of returned customer parts where required
• Assess condition and document findings clearly and accurately

Skills and experience required

• Previous experience in a Quality Control, Inspection, or Quality Assurance role open on level or length of experience. Mechanical Engineering graduates or apprenticeships are welcome to apply.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or mechanical environments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 desirable)
• Confident using computer systems for reporting and documentation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience) and benefits
• Opportunity to work within a structured engineering and manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high-quality engineering and inspection processes

Apply for this Quality Control Inspector job

If you are an experienced Quality Control Inspector looking for your next permanent role within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would welcome your application or a confidential discussion about the opportunity. Feel free to contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872.

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