Senior Quality Inspection Supervisor

Senior Quality Inspection Supervisor - London - up to £55,000 + Bonus + Car Allow.

+ Ex Bens - Perm

Primary Purpose:
The Senior Quality Inspection Supervisor will lead quality inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a strong quality culture, overseeing inspection processes, implementing risk-based methodologies, and managing non-conformance reporting.

This role includes people management, covering training, performance, and well-being assessments to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.



Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent package


• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.


• Opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical global infrastructure.


• Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.

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*Core Hours: 42 Hours per week - 07.00 start - 42 hours per week, option to split across 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri) - Flexibility on this

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Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage the Quality Inspection Team - Oversee inspectors, ensure adequate resources, and maintain high performance standards.


• Implement Risk-Based Inspection Methodology - Apply 100% inspection for high-risk items and sample inspections for low-risk items.


• Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards - Uphold IPC 600/610 PCB standards and other relevant quality regulations.


• Oversee Non-Conformance Reporting - Identify and report non-conforming products using JIRA ITS, ensuring timely resolution.


• Drive a Strong Quality Culture - Set inspection standards, promote adherence to specifications, and ensure a zero-tolerance approach to defects.


• Manage People and Performance - Handle training, development, absence management, and employee relations while fostering a supportive work environment.


• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Lead quality-related improvement projects and ensure process enhancements.


• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams - Work closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Engineering, HR, and Supplier Quality to maintain inspection integrity and efficiency.

Requirements

• Education: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Quality & Compliance: Expertise in risk-based inspection methodologies, non-conformance reporting, and adherence to industry standards.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team, coupled with excellent communication, empathy, and flexibility to handle diverse teams and workplace challenges.


• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of inspection techniques, engineering drawings and IPC 600/610 PCB standards used in highly regulated engineering environments.


• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, shadowgraphs, Talyrond) and quality management systems (SAP, JIRA ITS).


• Problem-Solving: Ability to drive process improvements, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.


• Health & Safety: Commitment to risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensuring team well-being.

How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at 02392 314679.