Quality Inspector/Engineer – Manufacturing
An established and growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Quality Inspector/Engineer to join its team at its Harlow HQ. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in quality improvement, supporting cross‑functional teams and helping to drive a right‑first‑time culture across products and processes.
Role
You will support quality monitoring, investigation, and continuous improvement activities, helping to reduce waste and improve overall product and process performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the handling of warranty claims and customer‑reported quality issues
- Assisting with customer investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Supporting the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Participating in inspection activities including Tool Proof Samples, First Product Runs and Pre‑Shipment Inspections
- Supporting new product introduction through quality planning, risk assessment and DFMEA activities
- Defining and maintaining inspection standards, sampling plans and quality controls
- Analysing scrap, rework and non‑conformance trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Providing day‑to‑day quality support across assembly, warehouse and production operations
- Raising and managing Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs)
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across products, processes and suppliers
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical standards
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Qualifications
- Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Production Engineer or similar role
- Background in a mechanical, electrical or manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting new product introduction and product development activities
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical standards
- Experience using manual inspection methods and measurement equipment
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, Pareto analysis and control plans
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
- High attention to detail and ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment
The Opportunity
- Hybrid-based role in Harlow
- Opportunity to join a growing and forward‑thinking manufacturing business
- Involvement in continuous improvement and new product development initiatives
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for development
- Long‑term career progression within a quality‑focused organisation
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