Quality Inspector

About the Role

Are you someone who takes pride in precision, enjoys solving problems, and wants to understand what makes a business truly tick? We're looking for a motivated and curious Quality Inspector with a genuine interest in all things engineering to join our Quality team in Berkhamsted. This role goes beyond inspections - you'll be learning how quality systems form the backbone of a successful organisation, ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

Whether you're an experienced inspector or someone keen to develop their skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. We're committed to supporting your growth with structured training, helping you build a recognised career in quality and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards Inspection: Perform thorough inspections of incoming materials and components, verifying physical measurements and supplier certifications against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Goods Outwards Inspection: Conduct final inspections and sign-off of completed parts and assemblies prior to shipment, ensuring all products meet customer and company requirements.
• Certification & Documentation: Complete and maintain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Certificates of Conformance (C of C's), and customer-specific certifications as required.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support QA with conformance to the wide range of business and product regulations, such as but not limited to REACH, RoHS, PFAS etc.
• Inspection & Test Area Management: Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant inspection and testing environment.
• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Carry out first-off, patrol, and final inspections using appropriate measurement tools and techniques.
• Document Control: Ensure traceability and control of all inspection records and documentation.
• Quality Assurance Support: Assist with internal and external quality assurance audits, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Non-Conformance Management: Identify, report, and document any non-conformances in line with company NCR processes; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and drive quality improvements.
• Other Duties: Support additional quality-related tasks as required by the department.

Person Specification

• Engineering Background: Completed a formal engineering apprenticeship, hold a relevant engineering degree, or possess equivalent experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, and calibration processes.
• Metrology equipment: Comprehensive understanding of a range of manual and semi-automated metrology (measuring) equipment.
• ISO9001 Experience: Demonstrable experience working within an ISO9001 quality management environment.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and a process-driven approach to all tasks.
• Communication: Clear, proactive communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Mindset: Keen to learn, takes initiative, and wants to be part of a business where quality truly matters.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive and motivated to contribute to ongoing quality and process improvements.
• Right to Work: Must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person