Quality – Final inspection
Overview
The Final Inspector is responsible for conducting comprehensive visual and physical inspections of woven fabric to ensure all products meet established quality standards before shipment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, minimizing defects, and supporting continuous improvement in the manufacturing process. This position also offers comprehensive training across all quality inspection areas, providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Final Quality Inspection: Examine woven fabrics for defects, inconsistencies, and quality issues such as: – Color variations – Weaving faults (missed picks, broken picks, uneven tensions) – Shrinkage or dimensional irregularities – Contaminants or foreign materials – Measure fabric dimensions (length, width, weight, GLM) and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Measurement & Specification Verification: Confirm that fabric width, weight, construction, shade, finish, and other required characteristics meet customer and internal specifications.
- Documentation & Reporting: Record all findings accurately using inspection forms, quality checklists, or digital systems (SAP). Accurately document nonconformance issues.
- Communication with Production & Quality Teams: Report recurring issues or major quality concerns immediately to the shift supervisor, and QA lead to support root-cause analysis and process improvements.
- Sample Collection: Cut fabric samples for labs, customer review, or shade continuity records as needed.
- Equipment Use & Maintenance: Operate inspection machines, lighting systems, and measurement tools safely and effectively. Report equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Compliance & Standards: Follow all quality procedures, standard operating procedures, safety regulations, and company policies. Ensure final inspection processes comply with customer requirements and internal Specifications.
- Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback to help improve inspection processes, documentation accuracy, and upstream fabric quality.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies during inspections.
- Experience in textile inspection, preferably woven fabrics preferred.
- Strong visual acuity and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with fabric defect terminology and textile inspection systems preferred.
- Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, pick glass, etc.).
- Basic computer or tablet skills for data entry into our internal system (SAP).
- Ability to stand for extended periods and manually manipulate fabric rolls.
- Good communication skills for reporting defects and collaborating with teams.
- High level of accuracy and precision
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
- Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
- Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
- Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are an international brand with a long-standing reputation for innovation, design and premium quality – producing authentic, woollen fabrics and accessories for leading fashion brands and interior designers worldwide.
As one of the select few mills in the UK that can perform all processes at a single site, we boast remarkable versatility and the ability to control each process to meet our exacting standards. Each of these processes required incredible expertise and finesse, which is where our fantastic, diverse team come into play who champion a culture that encourages leadership, creativity, innovation and learning p interacting as one team, irrespective of position or level.
Even after almost two centuries in business, we remain incredibly ambitious with big plans for growth and expansion. End-to-end technology integration, growing new routes to market, and increasing brand awareness are just some of the exciting new projects in the pipeline, with plenty more to come.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter using the button below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch at careers@moons.co.uk.
