Manufacturing & Inspection Auditor

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 culture

Desirable 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