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We are recruiting for a highly motivated Lead Quality Inspector to join a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment specialising in high-end automotive and motorsport components. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an inspection team, working to the highest industry standards and ensuring exceptional quality for world-class customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the inspection team, ensuring quality targets and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
- Oversee inspection processes to verify parts meet customer standards, including cosmetic checks of panels and surface finishes.
- Attend quality meetings and collaborate with production teams to resolve customer concerns.
- Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and support needed to perform effectively, including day-to-day HR requirements.
- Record and communicate all non-conformances, maintaining accurate data in the internal quality management system.
- Uphold compliance with quality management systems, processes, and industry standards.
- Ensure measuring equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for use.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a fast-paced or high-pressure industry.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to drive performance and meet daily targets.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in cosmetic inspection of components.
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Confident using common computer applications.
- Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience in composites or automotive environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Romer Arm and PowerInspect (probing and scanning) would be a distinct advantage.
- A strong awareness of health and safety at all times.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Overtime opportunities during peak periods
- Career development in a growing organisation
