Full job descriptionJob Title:Quality Assurance & Quality Control Inspector
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full time/permanent
We are supporting a well established business in their search for a Quality Assurance & Quality Control Inspector to their expanding production team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet defined specifications and industry standards, identifying non conformances, and supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities:
*Carry out routine and ad-hoc inspections of materials, components and finished products
*Perform dimensional checks, visual inspections and functional tests using appropriate measuring equipment
*Record inspection results, prepare quality documentation and maintain accurate traceability records
*Identify, report and investigate non conformances; raise corrective actions and follow through to resolution
*Work closely with production teams to implement quality improvements and prevent recurrence of defects
*Support internal and external audits and assist with process validation as required
*Challenge quality issues confidently and make decisions to protect product quality and safety
*Ensure compliance with company quality policies and relevant industry standards

Required skills and experience:
*Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection, Manufacturing, or Production environment
*Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
*Confidence to challenge quality issues and make decisions
*Good understanding of inspection techniques, measurement tools and quality documentation
*Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams