Quality Inspector

Our client is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional with a strong background in manufacturing, inspection, metrology, and supplier quality to play a key role in maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. 
 
What’s on Offer? 
Job type: Full time, permanent 
Location: Eastbourne 
Salary: £Competitive 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, communicating quality issues clearly and accurately. 
Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required, communicate findings, and work with suppliers to achieve prompt resolutions. 
Investigate non-conformances through root cause analysis and ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented. 
Act as the appointed point of contact for communicating quality concerns between the shop floor and suppliers/vendors. 
Ensure the correct AQL inspection plans and quality groups are applied to suppliers based on historical performance, supplier status, and product criticality. 
Inspect sub-assemblies against engineering drawings using a range of metrology equipment, including Faro Arm and CMM equipment. 
Support Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs). 
Record deviations and non-conformances against drawings and engineering specifications. 
Work with tight tolerances and apply an understanding of geometric tolerancing and datum points on complex components. 
Apply ISO 2859-1:1999 sampling procedures for inspection by attributes.  
Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements: 

Experience working to ISO 9001:2015 standards. 
At least 3 years’ experience working within a machine shop or similar manufacturing engineering environment. 
Good understanding of quality and process management tools and methodologies, including SPC and AQL. 
Experience using CMM or Faro Arm equipment, alongside a range of metrology equipment typically used within machine shop environments. 
Experience managing supplier quality and working with vendors/suppliers to resolve complex quality issues. 
Experience communicating supplier KPIs and supporting supplier performance improvement. 
Understanding of geometric tolerancing, datum points, and working with complex components and tight tolerances 
Qualified to Degree, HNC or HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.  
Our Ideal Candidate: 

A quality-focused professional with strong attention to detail and a good understanding of manufacturing inspection processes. 
Someone who can communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues quickly and professionally. 
Someone confident working independently while also contributing positively to a wider manufacturing and quality team.  
How to Apply: 
If you have the experience and enthusiasm for this type of role, we would really like to hear from you. Apply directly through this advert with your CV. 

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