Quality Control Inspector (Late/Night shift)
Currock Engineering Company Limited - Chelmsford, England
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Job Description Due to increased work load we require a skilled and knowledgeable Quality Inspector to join our Quality Control team on the late/night shift.The job will involve,Conduct thorough inspections and testing of products, materials, or components to verify that they meet quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements in accordance with AS9100Maintain detailed records of inspection and testing results, including measurements, observations, and any defects or non-conformities foundEnsure that products or processes adhere to established quality control standards and procedures, including compliance with industry regulations and safety standardsIdentify and document any defects, deviations, or non-conformities in products, materials, or processes and communicate this information to relevant personnel for corrective actionSelect random samples for inspection from production batches, shipments, or inventory to evaluate qualityConduct and document quality inspections of first article, in process and finished goods to ensure quality conforms to specified requirements, using measurement devices such as callipers, micrometers, shadow graph, digital height gauge and CMMsReport all non-conformances, unsafe conditions, broken or out of calibration equipment, procedures not in effect, to Team LeaderCollaborate with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance product quality and efficiencyPerform visual and mechanical inspection functions against customer drawings with a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancingReview & interpret customer requirementsInspecting raw materials to ensure consistency and integrityAssist in the implementation of 5S and other Lean techniques for developing operational excellenceSupport HSE projects with a goal to certification to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001Comply with the companys Health & Safety rules and regulations and help ensure compliance by all who enter or work at the companys premises. Either directly or through those who report to you, support the work of the companys H&S CommitteeThe key skills we require are.Extensive knowledge of Quality Control techniquesUnderstand complicated engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancesBe able to confidently use and operate the companys measurement equipment, including micrometers, callipers, shadow graph, digital height gauge and the CMMsWilling to undertake or collaborate with defect root cause and analysis and suggest appropriate mitigation and preventative measuresKnowledge of manufacturing and production processesThe ability to perform a muti-task job and adjust priorities as instructed by the Team LeaderPossess time management skills. Be able to take the initiative to meet deadlines and can prioritise workload with minimal supervisionPro-active approach to maintaining the Health & Safety of all employees.Ideal experience will include,Working within a QMS and a working knowledge of AS9100 requirementsKnowledge of Inspection and measurement techniquesAbility to use mechanical measuring equipment, with CMM experience desirableUnderstanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Having the ability to conduct FAIRs to AS9102Experience of using structured problem-solving techniques desirableExperience of internal auditing to ISO9001 or AS9100 desirable, but not essentialExperience with assisting with PPAPs, APQPs or PFMEAsUnderstanding of SPC/SQC desirable, but not essentialNot essential, but beneficial, would be a basic knowledge of the ISO45001 (H&S) and ISO14001 (Environmental) StandardsEqual OpportunitiesWe welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to support you.Please note we do not accept CV's from Recruitment Agencies.
Created: 2026-03-07