About us

Headquartered in Derby, with operations across the UK, Germany, Spain, Australia and the United States, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] specialises in safety and emergency survival solutions for the defence and maritime industries.

A global leader in the design and manufacture of pyrotechnics, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is made up of a portfolio of trusted brands with capabilities including electronic beacons, screening and signalling, signature management, obstacle breaching, perimeter lighting, pharmaceuticals and emergency rations, developed through both strategic acquisition and organic growth.

Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control /Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Quality team. This role is critical in ensuring that materials, components, and finished products meet strict quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Working across goods-in, in-process, and final inspection stages, you will support the delivery of high-quality military medicines and marine equipment, ensuring full compliance with GDP, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming inspections, verifying materials and components against specifications, drawings, and supplier documentation (CoC/CoA, batch/lot traceability).
• Perform in-process inspections on the shop floor, including workmanship, assembly, and traceability checks, providing real-time feedback to production teams.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure products meet specifications, labelling, packaging, and customer requirements prior to release.
• Use measurement tools and inspection equipment (e.g. calipers, gauges, templates) to perform accurate testing and verification.
• Identify and control nonconforming products, raising NCRs and supporting containment, rework, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records and traceability documentation, ensuring compliance with QMS requirements.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, including environmental and safety procedures.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety requirements, PPE, and controlled product handling where applicable

What we are looking for

• Experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role, covering incoming, in-process, and final inspection.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Confident use of measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of nonconformance control, traceability, and quality documentation.
• Good IT skills for recording and reporting (QMS/ERP/Excel).
• Clear communicator with the confidence to challenge and stop processes where required.
• Knowledge of GDP and MHRA standards is essential.

Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently apply quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards
• Confident use of measurement tools (e.g. calipers, gauges, templates, fixtures)
• Good IT skills for recording and reporting (QMS/ERP/Excel)
• Clear communication skills with the confidence to challenge and stop processes when required
• Practical problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Previous experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role (incoming, in-process, and final inspection)
• Proven competence in measurement, inspection, and accurate record keeping
• Experience managing nonconformance and maintaining traceability
• Knowledge of GDP and MHRA standards

Qualifications & Attributes

• Training or certification in inspection or quality processes (desirable)
• Safety-first mindset with strong awareness of compliance requirements
• Proactive and able to work independently with a “can-do” attitude
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and accuracy
• Team player with a collaborative approach across departments

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to our Reward Gateway platform, offering employee discounts,
• EAP System ( Employee Assistance Programme)
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Free on-site parking

Details

Location: Howell House, Lamby Industrial Park, Wentloog Ave, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 2EX

Remote working: Not Available

Role type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

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If you have a high degree of commitment and a sense of responsibility and would like to be a part of a successful team, please send your CV to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] using the button below.