Job Title: Quality Inspector / Quality Engineer

Location: Cradley Heath, UK (with travel across the UK and occasional international travel)
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Travel Requirement: Frequent UK travel, occasional overseas travel
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Quality Inspector / Engineer to join our team. This hands-on role is essential in upholding commitment to high-quality engineering. You'll be responsible for inspecting products and equipment both in-house and at supplier sites, supporting our quality systems, and ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Product Inspection & Reporting

* Conduct detailed inspections of manufactured items and supplier sites.

* Verify conformance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.

* Mark items clearly post-inspection and raise any non-conformance issues promptly.

* Produce comprehensive inspection reports and upload them to the relevant contract folders.

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

* Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Contracts teams to resolve quality issues.

* Maintain and update inspection schedules to align with project timelines (using QC20).

* Identify non-conforming products and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.

System & Standards Compliance

* Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.

* Help maintain the company's calibration system for measuring equipment.

* Create and implement bespoke inspection instructions for varied projects and components.

Supplier Management & Performance Monitoring

* Conduct incoming goods inspections as needed.

* Generate monthly supplier performance reports focused on quality and delivery (Excel-based).

* Liaise with suppliers to plan inspections, clarify requirements, and ensure expectations are met.

Skills & Experience Required

* Proven experience in a quality inspection or engineering role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering sectors.

* Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.

* Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with MS Visio and Adobe Acrobat is desirable.

* Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015. Audit experience is beneficial (training available if required).

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners.

* High attention to detail, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

Additional Requirements

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use (mileage reimbursed).

* Willingness to travel across the UK and abroad.

* Physically fit and agile to carry out inspections in challenging environments, including outdoor and elevated conditions (safety training and PPE provided)