Senior Quality Inspector

Quality Inspection Team Leader Brackley Permanent, Full-Time 31,200 35,000 DOE Monday to Friday No shift work Overtime available Christmas shutdown & bank holidays off About the Role Were seeking an experienced Senior Quality Inspector to join our client, a leading manufacturer of automotive components. This is a hands-on role where youll perform quality inspections and lead a small team to ensure that all products meet exacting customer and company standards. We are looking for someone who has previous experience as a Quality Inspection Supervisor or Team Leader in engineering or manufacturing, ideally within the automotive or carbon fibre sectors. (Applications from food manufacturing backgrounds cannot be considered.) Key Responsibilities Lead and support the daily activities of the inspection team to meet schedules, quality standards, and on-time delivery targets. Review and resolve customer issues, including assessing borderline components. Ensure all inspected parts meet customer requirements for carbon fibre, lacquer, and paint standards, both mid-process and pre-dispatch. Collaborate with other departments to rework non-conforming products. Record and communicate non-conformances in the internal quality database. Maintain compliance with company procedures and ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated and operational. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work closely with the Goods Out team to prioritise workload and allocate labour effectively. Essential Experience & Skills Proven ability to manage a small team, meet daily targets, and handle recruitment, absence, disciplinary matters, and performance reviews. Experience using Romer arms for inspection, alignment, and joining tasks. Strong leadership with a positive, hands-on attitude and a focus on teamwork. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Consistent awareness of Health & Safety procedures. Experience inspecting paint finishes and knowledge of composite manufacturing processes. Benefits Competitive salary 31,200 33,000 DOE 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company pension Private healthcare Christmas shutdown If youre looking for a new challenge in a leadership role that offers a strong work-life balance, apply now with your CV detailing the required experience or for more information, please contact Lynne in the Wellingborough office TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-24