139 Quality Control Specialists jobs in West Midlands

Hours of Work:  2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Overview:

To conduct visual inspections and specified quality control tests to ensure all manufactured products adhere to agreed specifications, and all processes are compliant with the ISO9001:2015 standard. Provide regular quality patrols across all manufacturing lines, support production with guidance on quality standards and escalate any quality concerns quickly to minimise defects. Record all quality information and test results for product quality assurance, compliance, traceability, and analysis. Ensure all test equipment is accurate and calibrated. Coordinate all problem solving and process improvement activities to raise production standards for right first-time quality and customer satisfaction. Support problem solving to implement new ideas and improvements. Ensure quality standards and targets are consistently achieved. Provide effective communication across the business and fast resolution to any quality concerns raised, executing improvements quickly. Drive a Quality Excellence/improvement culture.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsibility for carrying out visual inspections and specified quality control tests to ensure all products adhere to the agreed specification & quality plan.
• Ensure first-off/Peel tests and shift production samples processes are managed effectively.
• Escalate quality concerns or deviations from specification immediately to minimise defects.
• Ensure any defective product is quarantined and support disposition actions to ensure any rework, release or scrap activities are effectively processed.
• Ensure regular quality patrols are implemented throughout shift and across all production lines for a visible quality presence and ensure high quality standards are maintained.
• Support best practice ‘Quality’ techniques at the shop-floor level such as standard work and mistake proofing. Key results include effective QC inspection & improving product quality.
• Provide training and coaching in quality standards and processes as required.
• Develop and execute new SOP’s, quality alerts and care points in production.
• Excellent standards of Quality Control application, test & measurement, communication, personal discipline, H&S, quality, time management, problem solving and customer service.
• Maintain Quality KPI’s to monitor improvements, promote new ideas, CI & learning.
• Support and ensure full compliance with internal and external quality audits, ISO9001:2015 and customer specific standards.

Performance Measures

• Excellent standards of quality control, problem solving, continuous improvement, workplace organisation, communication, organisation, personal discipline, Health & Safety, quality of work, time management, team collaboration and customer service.
• Good attention to detail, adherence to process and ‘eye’ for quality excellence.
• Raise standards in quality and ensure quality KPI targets are consistently achieved.
• Provide training and upskilling for employees in Quality standards & techniques.

Personal Attributes

• Clean, neat and tidy approach to work.
• Punctual and adaptable.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a larger team.
• Good polite manner.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive approach to the working environment.
• Assertive approach to decision making.

Skills/Abilities

• Good communication, engagement & rapport with employees at all levels is essential.
• Computer literate

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for an experienced Quality Control Supervisor to lead our Powder Blending and New Product Development (NPD) team. If you have a passion for quality control and a flair for innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Location: Widnes, Warrington
Salary: 32,500 per annum - depending on experience
Flexible Working Hours

Key Responsibilities:

As the Quality Control Supervisor , you will:

• Oversee the quality control processes for powder blending operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead a team of skilled technicians and scientists to maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Test raw materials for compliance against agreed specifications and create powder blends to ensure accurate replication and practical methods for testing.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development, providing insights and support during trials.
• Develop and implement testing protocols, ensuring accurate and timely results whilst maintaining lab equipment is up to date.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes and documentation to uphold quality assurance.
• Provide training to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a lab or QC environment, preferably in powder blending, dairy or related manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with powder or dry blending, able to understand and analyse techniques.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in New Product Development is highly desirable.
• A degree in a relevant scientific field (Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, etc.) is preferred.
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and safety.

What's in It for You?

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to make a significant impact on our products and processes.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about the opportunity to lead a talented team and contribute to innovative product development, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our success story in Widnes.

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We are recruiting for a Quality Control Manager to join an established Manufacturing business based in the Dudley area. The Quality Control Manager will be working within a busy Quality department where you will be responsible for ensuring products meet Quality standards and working to improve operational efficiency.

As the Quality Control Manager you will be required too :

• Developing and implementing QMS systems, ensuring that quality standards and regulations are met
• Support and manage a CRM system to track projects and new developments
• Work on projects to support the optimisation of energy meeting objectives for sustainable manufacturing
• Oversee the inspection & testing of materials, goods & products to identify any possible defects
• Managing a team of Quality control inspectors ensuring an effective quality control process
• Support concepts and improvements in inspection
• Carrying out audits & maintaining Quality Assurance
• Liaising with other departments to address Quality issues and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards working to industry standards and regulations

Requirements:

• Experienced in a Quality Control/Management position
• Familiar with quality operations PPAP/APQP or equivalent
• Experienced working to ISO 9001
• Able to drive Change and Improvement
• Able to implement best practice solutions
• Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive or foundry environments

If you would be interested in the position of Quality Control Manager please apply now and we will be in touch shortly.

Your new company: Our client is a world leader in Power Conversion & Storage and provides electrification systems that are critical to their global customers' power and energy needs. They work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organisations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through their specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
Having won major contracts in the UK defence sector, this company will work in partnership with 3 major global engineering organisations to deliver

Your new role:
Our client has an exciting opportunity for someone to join their team on a UK eyes-only project as a Quality Control Inspector working on challenging and exciting world-leading defence projects.
The Quality Control Inspector will ensure that all Quality standards are achieved for both manufactured and purchased component products.
You will provide the final point of inspection for the products, maintain reports and performance metrics and raise quality non-conformance reports (NCR), support the problem resolution process, including Containment, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to solve simple problems, provide operable solutions, and act with minimal direction on their own initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; inputting data into a quality database (SAP).
• Keeps measurement equipment operating and manages calibration systems.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Auditing manufacturing processes where required.
• Completing Non-Conforming Reports with root cause analysis.
• To work closely with production personnel, carrying out first off, final, and random inspections using CMM and FARO Mechanical inspection equipment.

What you'll need to succeed: To be successful in the role, you will need proven experience as a quality inspector or in a relevant role with a keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach.
If you are a traditional Quality Control professional with experience in Quality Inspection, then you are highly encouraged to apply.You will need to have practical experience with CMM measuring equipment and be able to reverse-check CAD models.
Have familiarity with FARO laser measuring equipment on large heavy industrial components and a thorough knowledge of quality control standards and inspection methodologies for both electrical and mechanical systems.
The ability to obtain UK security clearance to SC level is essential for this role
What you get in return: Apart from an industry-leading benefits package that includes health insurance, income protection, life assurance, generous pension, hybrid working pattern and 26-day holidays plus bank holidays, you get the opportunity to deliver technology which will have a lasting national impact and get to work on projects that are cutting-edge and world-leading.
You will get the chance to work with end clients and partner organisations on schemes that will redefine engineering in the defence sector.
What you do now: Please get in touch with me directly for an informal conversation on

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Job Title: Quality Control Technician (Entry-Level / Graduate Pathway)

Location:  Warwick

Salary:  £28,000 – £34,000 + benefits

Are you looking for your first step into a career in quality or engineering? This is a hands-on role with a global manufacturing business where you’ll learn the tools of quality control and have the opportunity to grow into a Quality Engineer of the future.

This is not a desk job – most of your time will be spent on the shop floor, inspecting hundreds (sometimes thousands) of parts each month. It’s the perfect role if you enjoy being practical, detail-focused, and want a clear pathway into a career in quality.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect incoming and outgoing components to make sure they meet required standards

• Carry out hands-on checks using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges (training given)

• Record inspection results and prepare reports using Excel

• Support the quality team with customer issues, audits, and general quality tasks

• Help keep inspection equipment calibrated and in good working order

What we’re looking for:

• An engineering qualification (degree, HNC, or apprenticeship) OR hands-on manufacturing/production experience

• Someone with an eye for detail and patience for repetitive inspection work

• Comfortable being on your feet, moving around, and carrying out manual checks

• Basic computer/Excel skills – training will be given on everything else

• Enthusiasm to learn and build a career in quality

What’s in it for you:

• Full training and mentoring from an experienced quality team

• Clear progression pathway into a Quality Engineer role

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, life insurance, and other benefits

• A global company with long-term career opportunities

If you’re enthusiastic, detail-driven, and ready to kickstart your career in quality, we’d love to hear from you.

Your new company: Our client is a world leader in Power Conversion & Storage and provides electrification systems that are critical to their global customers' power and energy needs. They work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organisations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through their specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
Having won major contracts in the UK defence sector, this company will work in partnership with 3 major global engineering organisations to deliver

Your new role:
Our client has an exciting opportunity for someone to join their team on a UK eyes-only project as a Quality Control Inspector working on challenging and exciting world-leading defence projects.
The Quality Control Inspector will ensure that all Quality standards are achieved for both manufactured and purchased component products.
You will provide the final point of inspection for the products, maintain reports and performance metrics and raise quality non-conformance reports (NCR), support the problem resolution process, including Containment, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to solve simple problems, provide operable solutions, and act with minimal direction on their own initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; inputting data into a quality database (SAP).
• Keeps measurement equipment operating and manages calibration systems.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Auditing manufacturing processes where required.
• Completing Non-Conforming Reports with root cause analysis.
• To work closely with production personnel, carrying out first off, final, and random inspections using CMM and FARO Mechanical inspection equipment.

What you'll need to succeed: To be successful in the role, you will need proven experience as a quality inspector or in a relevant role with a keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach.
If you are a traditional Quality Control professional with experience in Quality Inspection, then you are highly encouraged to apply.You will need to have practical experience with CMM measuring equipment and be able to reverse-check CAD models.
Have familiarity with FARO laser measuring equipment on large heavy industrial components and a thorough knowledge of quality control standards and inspection methodologies for both electrical and mechanical systems.
The ability to obtain UK security clearance to SC level is essential for this role
What you get in return: Apart from an industry-leading benefits package that includes health insurance, income protection, life assurance, generous pension, hybrid working pattern and 26-day holidays plus bank holidays, you get the opportunity to deliver technology which will have a lasting national impact and get to work on projects that are cutting-edge and world-leading.
You will get the chance to work with end clients and partner organisations on schemes that will redefine engineering in the defence sector.
What you do now: Please get in touch with me directly for an informal conversation on

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Hours of Work:  2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Overview:

To conduct visual inspections and specified quality control tests to ensure all manufactured products adhere to agreed specifications, and all processes are compliant with the ISO9001:2015 standard. Provide regular quality patrols across all manufacturing lines, support production with guidance on quality standards and escalate any quality concerns quickly to minimise defects. Record all quality information and test results for product quality assurance, compliance, traceability, and analysis. Ensure all test equipment is accurate and calibrated. Coordinate all problem solving and process improvement activities to raise production standards for right first-time quality and customer satisfaction. Support problem solving to implement new ideas and improvements. Ensure quality standards and targets are consistently achieved. Provide effective communication across the business and fast resolution to any quality concerns raised, executing improvements quickly. Drive a Quality Excellence/improvement culture.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsibility for carrying out visual inspections and specified quality control tests to ensure all products adhere to the agreed specification & quality plan.
• Ensure first-off/Peel tests and shift production samples processes are managed effectively.
• Escalate quality concerns or deviations from specification immediately to minimise defects.
• Ensure any defective product is quarantined and support disposition actions to ensure any rework, release or scrap activities are effectively processed.
• Ensure regular quality patrols are implemented throughout shift and across all production lines for a visible quality presence and ensure high quality standards are maintained.
• Support best practice ‘Quality’ techniques at the shop-floor level such as standard work and mistake proofing. Key results include effective QC inspection & improving product quality.
• Provide training and coaching in quality standards and processes as required.
• Develop and execute new SOP’s, quality alerts and care points in production.
• Excellent standards of Quality Control application, test & measurement, communication, personal discipline, H&S, quality, time management, problem solving and customer service.
• Maintain Quality KPI’s to monitor improvements, promote new ideas, CI & learning.
• Support and ensure full compliance with internal and external quality audits, ISO9001:2015 and customer specific standards.

Performance Measures

• Excellent standards of quality control, problem solving, continuous improvement, workplace organisation, communication, organisation, personal discipline, Health & Safety, quality of work, time management, team collaboration and customer service.
• Good attention to detail, adherence to process and ‘eye’ for quality excellence.
• Raise standards in quality and ensure quality KPI targets are consistently achieved.
• Provide training and upskilling for employees in Quality standards & techniques.

Personal Attributes

• Clean, neat and tidy approach to work.
• Punctual and adaptable.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a larger team.
• Good polite manner.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive approach to the working environment.
• Assertive approach to decision making.

Skills/Abilities

• Good communication, engagement & rapport with employees at all levels is essential.
• Computer literate

We are recruiting for a Quality Control Manager to join an established Manufacturing business based in the Dudley area. The Quality Control Manager will be working within a busy Quality department where you will be responsible for ensuring products meet Quality standards and working to improve operational efficiency.

As the Quality Control Manager you will be required too :

• Developing and implementing QMS systems, ensuring that quality standards and regulations are met
• Support and manage a CRM system to track projects and new developments
• Work on projects to support the optimisation of energy meeting objectives for sustainable manufacturing
• Oversee the inspection & testing of materials, goods & products to identify any possible defects
• Managing a team of Quality control inspectors ensuring an effective quality control process
• Support concepts and improvements in inspection
• Carrying out audits & maintaining Quality Assurance
• Liaising with other departments to address Quality issues and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards working to industry standards and regulations

Requirements:

• Experienced in a Quality Control/Management position
• Familiar with quality operations PPAP/APQP or equivalent
• Experienced working to ISO 9001
• Able to drive Change and Improvement
• Able to implement best practice solutions
• Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive or foundry environments

If you would be interested in the position of Quality Control Manager please apply now and we will be in touch shortly.