Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Inspector
Tyne & Wear
Competitive Salary

Our client are an engineering manufacturer in the North East is looking to appoint an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on role within a busy fabrication and manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and industry compliance requirements.

You will play a key part in maintaining quality standards across the production lifecycle, working closely with shopfloor teams, management, suppliers and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and record inspections on incoming materials, in-process work and final products
• Perform internal QMS and product-specific audits
• Coordinate inspections with customers and third-party inspectors
• Review and issue work instructions to meet contract and internal standards
• Raise and manage NCRs, concessions and material certification documentation
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis investigations into quality issues and warranty claims
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and monitor the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 environment)
• Manage the calibration system, including internal and external calibration coordination
• Compile quality data dossiers and support KPI reporting
• Liaise directly with suppliers and customer representatives on quality matters
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviours

Essential:

• Experience within a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience managing NCRs, inspections, and quality documentation
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and industry standards such as ASME
• Confident communicator able to liaise with customers and suppliers
• Strong planning and organisational skills

Desirable:

• CSWIP 3.1 (CSWIP 3.0 considered)
• PCN Level II (MPI & DPI) or equivalent NDT certification
• Engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification

About you:

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented with strong inspection discipline
• Comfortable working in a demanding production environment
• Team player with the confidence to challenge when required
• Committed to continuous improvement and high standards