Quality Inspector

An established and highly respected precision engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to join the business following. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you'll inherit years of expertise, benefit from a structured handover period and have the chance to make a genuine impact on quality standards, processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Operating within a highly regulated, precision manufacturing environment, you'll work autonomously while playing a key role across inspection, auditing, calibration, quality documentation and mentoring the next generation of quality professionals. As Quality Inspector, you'll enjoy a varied position with a balance of hands-on inspection and quality systems responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Inspection of raw materials, machined components, fabricated parts and finished assemblies; Programming and operating CMM and Faro Arm equipment; Producing detailed inspection reports and quality documentation; Completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs); Managing calibration schedules and calibration records; Conducting Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections when qualified; Identifying recurring quality issues and carrying out root cause investigations; Supporting production and engineering teams to improve quality performance; Leading and supporting internal and external audits; Maintaining assembly certificates, coating records, inspection reports and NDT documentation; Training, mentoring and developing a Trainee Inspector

Requirements

Quality Inspection experience within a manufacturing environment; CMM programming experience; Faro Arm inspection experience; Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T; Experience managing detailed quality documentation

Benefits

£40,000 – £50,000 salary depending on experience; Monday to Friday days role; Structured handover from a highly experienced inspector; NDT training and development opportunities; Autonomous position with genuine responsibility; Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members; Stable and growing precision engineering manufacturer; Varied role combining hands-on inspection with quality systems activities