Goods in Quality Inspector

We are part of the global Cognesense group, delivering industry‑leading explosion protection solutions for equipment operating in hazardous areas, such as oil and gas, chemical and manufacturing sectors.
Our UK operation design and manufacture industrial and hazardous-area switches, transmitters, explosion relief valves and explosion-proof (Ex) hazardous area lighting solutions and control equipment.
Due to growth, we are now looking for an experienced Goods Inwards Quality Inspector, with experience across a range of industries and materials, ideally within CNC machining, precision engineering, automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing, with GD&T and CMM equipment experience.
The role is responsible for inspecting purchased components, raw materials and subcontracted parts to ensure compliance with engineering, quality and customer requirements before release into production.
Please note that this will require you to be training at our Plymouth site for approximately 4 weeks, with travel and accommodation fully expensed. Travel will be on Monday mornings, and back Friday mornings.
Main Roles and Responsibilities of the Goods In Quality Inspector:
* Perform incoming visual and dimensional inspection of purchased parts, materials, and subcontracted products.
* Verify goods against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and inspection plans.
* Conduct dimensional inspections using tools including, Vernier calipers, Micrometers, height, bore and thread gauges as well as surface finish measurement equipment
* Review supplier documentation, certificates of conformity, material certificates, and inspection reports.
* Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support supplier corrective action activities.
* Maintain accurate inspection and traceability records.
* Support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
* Work closely with Purchasing, Production, and Quality teams to ensure timely release of conforming materials.
* Manage quarantine and disposition of non-conforming materials.
* Support internal and external quality audits.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge required for the Goods In Quality Inspector:
* Previous strone hands on experience in Goods Inwards Quality Inspection, or Incoming Inspection within a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience using precision measuring instruments.
* High skills in quality systems and inspection processes.
* Experience of non-conformance management and corrective action activities.
* Good communication and record-keeping skills.
Desirable
* Experience within CNC machining, precision engineering, automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing.
* Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
* Experience using CMM equipment.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001standards.
* Internal quality auditor training.
Benefits include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, along with the option to purchase up to another 10 days per year. Health care plan, life assurance, pension, early finish Fridays.
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