7 Small Scale Manufacturing jobs in Nailsworth

Quality Control Inspector - FTC (6 months) 

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Responsible for performing various inspection tasks within the Company under the instruction of the Inspection Team Leader whilst working with your colleagues in the inspection team to ensure conformance to Company standards, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

But not limited to:

    Primary Tasks

• The ability to cover the inspection of products and processes relating to all aspects of quality control with the Company.
• To ensure the conformance of products and processes to relevant specifications and standards and complete and maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner according to the Company requirements.
• Timely Inspections
• Dimensional Reports (where applicable)
• To raise non-conformance reports where any items or processes do not conform to standards or specifications/drawings.
• Using recognised quality control measuring techniques / equipment where manufacturing processes are tightly controlled to ensure the products meet agreed standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping is maintained within all areas.
• To support the promotion of continuous improvement processes within the inspection team for the benefit of the Company (under the supervision of the Inspection Team Leader and / or UK QHSE Lead).
• Ensure all quality control measuring equipment is in calibration when used.
• Provide status updates if / when required efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duty as reasonably requested by the Inspection Lead and / or UK QHSE Lead to ensure the objectives of Inspection Team and the expectations of the customer are met.

• NDE Reports
• Manufacturing Route Cards
• Goods Receiving Notes
• Non-conformance reports
• Work instructions / procedures
• Raw materials certification
• Calibration of inspection equipment
• Factory Acceptance Test Certificates
• Hydrostatic Test inspection

Education and/or Experience:

• Time Server Apprentice
• Engineering qualification is essential, preferably ONC, HNC or equivalent.
• Qualified in DPI, MPI, UT is desirable.
• Experience in PMI, Ferrite & Hardness Testing is desirable.
• Work to high standards of quality, within a strong safety culture and a good working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is desirable.

• Fully experienced with all inspection / measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges and hardness checking equipment.
• Fully experienced in reading and understanding Engineering drawings (component and assembly).
• Experience of using a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (manual & CNC) and / or Inspection Arm is desirable.
• Conversant with materials certification.

Equal Opportunities

At Severn Group we are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer is fundamental to our success. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Please note that we will review candidates as applications are received, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

An exciting opportunity at a leading manufacturer in the defence industry has hit the market. Our client is hiring for a Quality Control Assistant based in Herefordshire.

The Herefordshire based Quality Control Assistant job will directly report to the Quality Control Manager, and their primary responsibility will be quality control, and quality assurance for all products.

Main responsibilities of the Quality Control Assistant job based in Herefordshire:

• Ensure customer requirements are met in line with the company's standards
• Work alongside the Quality Control Manager to inspect and report on products
• Provide feedback, support and training for assemblers
• Work with the Quality Control Manager to ensure ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 standards are maintained
• Support the overall improvement of processes
• Support the development of production documentation

Requirements of the Quality Control Assistant job based in Herefordshire:

• Previous experience of Electro-Mechanical manufacturing
• Currently working in a Quality Control environment
• Soldering standards of IPC610
• Understanding of IPC620
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and rework
• British passport holder

To apply for this Quality Control Assistant job role in Herefordshire please send your CV to (url removed) or please call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).

An exciting opportunity at a leading manufacturer in the defence industry has hit the market. Our client is hiring for a Quality Control Assistant based in Herefordshire.

The Herefordshire based Quality Control Assistant job will directly report to the Quality Control Manager, and their primary responsibility will be quality control, and quality assurance for all products.

Main responsibilities of the Quality Control Assistant job based in Herefordshire:

• Ensure customer requirements are met in line with the company's standards
• Work alongside the Quality Control Manager to inspect and report on products
• Provide feedback, support and training for assemblers
• Work with the Quality Control Manager to ensure ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 standards are maintained
• Support the overall improvement of processes
• Support the development of production documentation

Requirements of the Quality Control Assistant job based in Herefordshire:

• Previous experience of Electro-Mechanical manufacturing
• Currently working in a Quality Control environment
• Soldering standards of IPC610
• Understanding of IPC620
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and rework
• British passport holder

To apply for this Quality Control Assistant job role in Herefordshire please send your CV to (url removed) or please call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).

Quality Control Inspector - FTC (6 months) 

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Responsible for performing various inspection tasks within the Company under the instruction of the Inspection Team Leader whilst working with your colleagues in the inspection team to ensure conformance to Company standards, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

But not limited to:

    Primary Tasks

• The ability to cover the inspection of products and processes relating to all aspects of quality control with the Company.
• To ensure the conformance of products and processes to relevant specifications and standards and complete and maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner according to the Company requirements.
• Timely Inspections
• Dimensional Reports (where applicable)
• To raise non-conformance reports where any items or processes do not conform to standards or specifications/drawings.
• Using recognised quality control measuring techniques / equipment where manufacturing processes are tightly controlled to ensure the products meet agreed standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping is maintained within all areas.
• To support the promotion of continuous improvement processes within the inspection team for the benefit of the Company (under the supervision of the Inspection Team Leader and / or UK QHSE Lead).
• Ensure all quality control measuring equipment is in calibration when used.
• Provide status updates if / when required efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duty as reasonably requested by the Inspection Lead and / or UK QHSE Lead to ensure the objectives of Inspection Team and the expectations of the customer are met.

• NDE Reports
• Manufacturing Route Cards
• Goods Receiving Notes
• Non-conformance reports
• Work instructions / procedures
• Raw materials certification
• Calibration of inspection equipment
• Factory Acceptance Test Certificates
• Hydrostatic Test inspection

Education and/or Experience:

• Time Server Apprentice
• Engineering qualification is essential, preferably ONC, HNC or equivalent.
• Qualified in DPI, MPI, UT is desirable.
• Experience in PMI, Ferrite & Hardness Testing is desirable.
• Work to high standards of quality, within a strong safety culture and a good working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is desirable.

• Fully experienced with all inspection / measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges and hardness checking equipment.
• Fully experienced in reading and understanding Engineering drawings (component and assembly).
• Experience of using a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (manual & CNC) and / or Inspection Arm is desirable.
• Conversant with materials certification.

Equal Opportunities

At Severn Group we are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer is fundamental to our success. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Please note that we will review candidates as applications are received, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Our client is a software company supplying an industry leading ERP solution into a large and rapidly growing sector. They are well established and have, through the ongoing addition of features and due to the targeted area of their customer base, enjoyed significant growth.

The software offers a unique, cloud based, end to end solution for their clients, front end, EPOS, ecommerce, stock managemen.

• Develop and implement robust quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests on raw materials, components, and finished products.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and areas for improvement.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address non-conformances.
• Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors and technicians.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate quality records and prepare quality reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in quality management software.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.