Quality Inspector

at A Private Company
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 8, 2026
Category Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Quality Inspector is responsible for conducting tests, analysing results, and producing reports to support the quality standards of products and processes within a company that includes inspecting materials, products, and equipment, identifying product defects, and recording findings in test logs. It plays a vital role in ensuring that the licences plates manufactured meet predefined quality parameters.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
  • Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors.
  • Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
  • Collaborating with production team to implement and monitor quality control programs.
  • Interpreting and implementing quality standards and procedures.
  • Preparing and maintaining documentation of inspection results by completing reports and logs.
  • Identifying and troubleshooting problems with products or processes.
  • Recommending modifications in products or quality standards where necessary.
  • Working closely with the production team to ensure consistent quality in all products.
  • Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with both national and international regulatory standards.
  • Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Using statistical analysis software to monitor product quality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  1. Inspection Accuracy:
    • Defect Detection Rate
    • False Acceptance Rate
    • False Rejection Rate
  2. Inspection Efficiency:
    • Inspection Coverage
    • Inspection Time per Unit
    • Inspection Throughput
  3. Defect Metrics:
    • Defect Rate after Inspection
    • Rework Rate due to Missed Defects
  4. Compliance Metrics:
    • Inspection Compliance Rate
    • Audit Findings Related to Inspection
  5. Customer and Process Feedback:
    • Customer Complaints Related to Inspected Products
    • Internal Feedback Score
  6. Safety Metrics:
    • Inspection-Related Safety Incidents
  7. Data Accuracy:
    • 100% accurate encoding and record-keeping

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in quality control, industrial technology, engineering, or a related field.
  • Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9001 etc.).
  • Technical knowledge to understand product specifications and recognize deviations from desired quality.
  • Attention to detail to closely inspect products, identifying any defects or deviations from the established quality standards.
  • Analytical skills to interpret complex data from the quality testing process and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Problem-solving skills to find the root cause of quality issues and determine effective solutions.
  • Communication skills to effectively liaise with production teams, report findings, and explain necessary changes in procedures or processes.
  • Physical stamina and dexterity to perform repetitive tasks, handle testing equipment and stand for extended periods.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance standards and regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Proficiency in using quality control software for logging issues, tracking defects, and generating reports.

Applying Instructions

All applications to be sent  with the position on the subject line to hr@itms-ug.com

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