Job description
About the Company: The Goods-In Inspector supports the Quality Department at Research Instruments Falmouth by ensuring received goods meet required specifications and supporting in the control of RI measuring and test equipment.
About the Role: This role is responsible for inspection and testing of received goods and applicable in-process parts. The role also supports the control of measuring and test equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Goods inwards inspection of purchased components used in the manufacture of RI products.
- Generation of inspection reports.
- Supporting the control of measurement and test equipment.
- Internal calibrations.
- Arrangement of offsite calibrations.
- Maintenance of the measurement and test equipment records.
- Assisting with testing and releasing products.
- Support supplier evaluation and monitoring by performing appropriate inspections.
- Control of inspection documents and records.
- Support with any other Quality related investigations and improvements where required.
- Escalate to the wider Quality team any potential risks.
- Assistance with inspection of RI manufactured sub-assemblies and finished goods.
- Assisting with non-routine in-process inspections.
- Assisting with in-process worksheet sign off.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Engineering background.
- Knowledge and practice of inspection tools and techniques.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving ability.
- Results-driven work ethic.
Work Environment: The role is primarily office based with computer work and use of measuring and testing equipment. The work environment is a clean, air-conditioned environment. All PPE, tools, equipment and storage are provided. Nature of work may include long periods of intense concentration, frequent interruptions, multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Experience: Experience of working in Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering would be preferred.
Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this role, but the following are essential:
- Proficiency in English and Mathematics.
- Proficiency in MS Office is required for day-to-day activities.
Travel: This role is site based; travel may be required but will be minimal and agreed between the employee and the manager.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Falmouth
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 26-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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