Quality Co‑ordinator & QA Inspector – Drive Improvement

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. Swindon. Full Time – Permanent. Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 4.45pm (half hour lunch). 7.30am to 12.30pm Friday – 40 hours total. Salary depends on experience. We are recruiting a Quality Co‑ordinator and QA Inspector for our client based in Swindon.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Co‑ordinator

• Complete and maintain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Investigate, document, and report customer and internal quality issues.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and colleagues to resolve quality‑related matters.
• Create and maintain internal manufacturing drawings and associated documentation.
• Process and maintain engineering and quality change requests.
• Plan and conduct internal audits across multiple business functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote quality best practices.

QA Inspector

• Inspect manufactured products accurately and within required timelines.
• Work closely with internal departments to verify materials and report any non‑conformances or deviations from requirements.
• Prioritise and respond to changes in inspection requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support quality assurance activities and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Undertake other quality‑related duties as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date quality documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with and support the Quality & Compliance Manager, Quality Team Leader, and wider quality team in delivering quality and compliance objectives.
• Perform quality inspections and record findings in line with established procedures and timelines.

Key Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can‑do attitude.
• Competence on Microsoft packages (particularly Outlook & Excel).

Experience

• Previously inspected materials to drawing requirements.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports (preferred).
• Internal Auditor trained (Preferred).
• Conducted root cause investigations and completed corrective action reports on failed outputs.
• Producing or maintaining drawings (preferred).

Benefits

• Pension: 6% salary sacrifice, fully matched by the company.
• Life Assurance: Group Life cover at 4x annual salary.
• Healthcare: Company‑paid healthcare cashback plan (employee only), covering eye care, dental, etc.
• Parking: Free onsite parking.
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days.

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