Quality Inspector

Job Description:

Position: Quality Inspector

Location: Atherstone

Salary: £14 - £15 per hour

Quality Inspector required to join a well-stablished company based in the Atherstone area. The successful candidate will support production through hands-on inspection, problem-solving activities, and the development and maintenance of essential quality documentation.

• Perform shop-floor inspection of components and verify operator competence.
• Conduct First-Off and Last-Off inspections.
• Complete customer NCR responses, including investigation and full documentation.
• (Training provided in 4D and 8D problem-solving.)
• Support PPAP activities, including APQP documentation and process flow charts.
• (Training provided.)
• Create and update Work Instructions and visual aids.
• Generate and maintain Control Plans.
• Create and update FMEAs (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) (Training provided.)
• Understand and apply SPC (Statistical Process Control) methods, including capability studies such as Cpk indices ≥ 1.67 for automotive requirements. (Training provided.)
• Perform internal system audits to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Manage calibration activities and produce gauge reports. (Training provided.)
• Produce corrective action reports, identify issues, and verify effectiveness of implemented actions.
• Conduct layout inspections for all parts at 6 month intervals to required inspection standards.
• Carry out MSA (Measurement System Analysis) studies.
• Implement and monitor Stop-Call-Wait processes, Green Racking, and 4M considerations.
• Use measurement equipment including verniers, micrometres, height gauges, and checking fixtures.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to use precision measurement equipment (verniers, micrometres, height gauges, fixtures)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem-solving skills (4D, 8D - training can be provided)
• Understanding of quality standards (IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015)
• Ability to create and update quality documentation (Control Plans, FMEAs, Work Instructions)
• Strong communication skills for NCR responses and internal coordination
• Competency in conducting audits and investigations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Permanent position
• Salary - £14 to £15
• Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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