Lead Inspector

5 days ago


Brackley NN LF, United Kingdom Crosby Composites Full time £35,000 - £60,000 per year

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Lead Inspector

Crosby Composites are a leading carbon fibre manufacturer working predominately in high end, luxury automotive and formula 1. Established in 1982 we have almost 40 years' experience of innovation in this field. With IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001: 2015 accreditations we can support our customers with all their needs and work to the highest industry standards.

We have a passion and a drive to deliver the very best and are now continuing on our journey of growth and development through the growth of our teams, across both sites. We are a company of opportunities and are looking for individuals who want to be a part of that development to join our team.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Quality Inspector to join our company at our Brackley site. We work to the highest standards and our Inspection team are a critical part of managing this and supporting the production areas.

This is a day shift, working Monday to Friday. Core hours are 8am to 4:30pm. We offer competitive rates of pay, company pension, 23 days holiday plus the bank holidays, private healthcare and the opportunity for overtime during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the inspection team, ensuring job schedules are adhered to, quality is met, and 100% on time delivery is met.
  • Attending Quality meetings with the quality and production teams to assist with resolving customer issues
  • Ensuring the team have all needed to work to the highest standards and their HR requirements are looked after day to day
  • Ensure that all parts are inspected in line with the customer; carbon fibre and or lacquer / paint standards both mid process and prior to dispatch
  • Communicate all non-conformances to appropriate personnel
  • Record all non-conformances on internal quality management database
  • Ensure that the inspection department is compliant with the quality management system and company procedures
  • High proportion of inspection will be focussing on the cosmetic appearance of the panels
  • Ensure all measuring equipment is kept in good working order and calibrated accordingly
  • Maintain a clean and tidy working environment

Experience Required

  • Have experience in a similar fast paced / high pressure industry
  • Experience of working with composites will be of distinct advantage
  • Experience of managing a small team, working to job schedules and meeting daily targets
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential
  • Good communicational and written skills
  • Capable of reaching set targets within given time
  • Good knowledge about all common computer applications
  • Flexible and Problem-Solving skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Constant awareness of health and safety
  • Experience of using a Romer arm and PowerInspect will be an advantage
  • Arm experience, ideally probing and scanning


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