Kinetic plc
Inspector
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Title: Inspector
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £16.64 per hour
Shift: Day Shift Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 16:45
About the Role
Our client is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual to work within a precision engineering environment, ensuring all finished components meet the required customer, industry and internal quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting finished parts, carrying out in-process quality checks and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Quality Control
- Inspect finished components using a range of measuring equipment including:
- Verniers
- Micrometers
- PI Tapes
- CMM
- FARO equipment
- Carry out patrol inspections of manufacturing processes and product quality.
- Complete goods-in inspections, including reviewing EN 10204 3.1 material certification and checking mechanical and chemical results.
- Inspect goods out, subcontract work and purchased components to ensure compliance before release.
- Perform in-process inspections through sampling and random checks.
- Complete final inspections and ensure components meet required specifications.
- Sign off first and last inspection reports.
- Ensure zero defects reach the end customer.
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Quality Systems & Reporting
- Record inspection activities accurately onto the ERP system.
- Communicate quality issues and failures to relevant departments and management teams.
- Report non-conforming parts and ensure appropriate containment actions are completed.
- Support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in line with internal processes.
- Carry out process audits and support continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
Equipment & Compliance
- Calibrate and maintain measuring equipment to required standards.
- Ensure work is completed in line with applicable quality standards, including AD Merkblatt AD2000 where required.
- Support internal and external customers by maintaining high standards throughout the supply chain.
- Follow company procedures relating to quality, health & safety, confidentiality and compliance.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a Quality Inspector, Inspection Technician or similar manufacturing quality role.
- Experience using inspection equipment such as Verniers, Micrometers, CMM or FARO.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work closely with production teams.
Company Information
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
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Job Reference: 972608
Contact:
- Daniel Corrigan
- Tel: 0191 482 3777
- Email: daniel.corrigan@kinetic-plc.co.uk
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