Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor

Description:

Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor

Location: Leamington Spa (On-site)
Shift: Primarily day shift, with occasional night/weekend auditing

We're supporting a high-performance engineering organisation based in Leamington Spa that is looking to appoint a Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor into a hands-on quality role.

This position would suit an experienced Senior Component Inspector from a low-volume precision engineering environment who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and influencing quality standards across a manufacturing operation.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Compliance, you'll play a key role in ensuring inspection capability across the manufacturing and quality teams. You'll be responsible for auditing inspection activities, verifying competency, and ensuring the correct use of measurement equipment - supporting a strong right‑first‑time and continuous improvement culture.

This is a visible, trusted role with the autonomy to shape audit strategy and drive quality improvements across the function.

Key Responsibilities

Audit the inspection capability of manufacturing technicians and inspectors to ensure consistent standards
Own and maintain an effective audit plan, adapting it based on findings and operational priorities
Carry out regular capability assessments, including weekly reviews of new starters
Produce weekly audit reports and maintain an up-to-date inspection capability matrix
Recommend appropriate audit frequencies based on performance and quality escapes
Act as a technical reference point within the Quality and Manufacturing teams
Support continuous improvement of inspection processes and quality KPIs

About You

Essential experience:

Senior Inspector background within a precision-machined, batch manufacturing environment
Fully conversant with engineering drawings and GD&T
Strong experience in product and process auditing
Confident holding peers accountable while maintaining positive working relationships
Detail-driven, objective, and comfortable influencing quality cultureDesirable experience:

Inspection of low-volume precision machined steels and castings
Knowledge of gears and gear geometry
Strong computer literacy
Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Additional Information

Based on-site in Leamington Spa
Predominantly day shift
Occasional auditing of night and weekend shifts (around once per month)
Minimal travel, with occasional site support if required
No regular customer-facing responsibili