Quality Inspector

Role: Quality Inspector
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Hours: Double day shift (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00)
Salary: 35,000 (negotiable)

A market-leading manufacturer is looking for a Inspector to join its growing Quality team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining high standards across the production process, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA regulations.

You'll be responsible for incoming, in-process, and final inspections, working with production & engineering to ensure only the highest quality products are released.

The ideal applicant will be hungry, humble & emotionally smart. You will have a history of demonstrating a high level of commitment to values & standards (including Lean 6S). You will need to be solutions driven who is a diligent team player committed to keeping work areas clean, neat & tidy. You will need to establish & maintain good working relationships between all departments & add to the strategic goals of the business. You MUST be confident electronically & comfortable with digital ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, in-process parts, and finished products
• Approve components and products against specifications and documented standards
• Maintain and input accurate inspection records into the database
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct equipment calibration checks and maintain sterility management requirements
• Communicate findings clearly with production and engineering teams

Requirements:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP/FDA systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with inspection tools and documentation processes
• Previous experience in a medical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred

Desirable:

• Previous lab or microbiology experience
• Understanding of sterilization processes and wound care/diagnostic products
• Familiarity with non-conformance reporting and root cause investigations
• Exposure to regulated industries (e.g. medical device manufacturing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality databases

Benefits:

• Annual salary review
• Quarterly profit share scheme
• Starting 23 days annual leave
• Dental scheme
• Overtime paid at increased rates

For any questions, please contact Carl @ Prime Appointments, I look forward to hearing from you.

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