Quality Control Inspector

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Quality Control Inspector

-Upon-Tyne

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 with in 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