Inspection Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Inspection Quality Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team in Ash Vale. The permanent position offers excellent working hours, overtime opportunities and ongoing training and development.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out first‑article, in‑process and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Use a variety of inspection and measuring equipment to verify component quality.
• Produce and maintain inspection reports, certificates and quality documentation.
• Work in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support production by identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Ensure accurate document control and traceability of inspection records.
• Liaise effectively with production and engineering teams to maintain quality standards.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a quality or inspection role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good understanding of inspection equipment, quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Experience of first‑article inspection (FAI) and in‑process inspection.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality‑focused mindset.
• Good IT skills for producing inspection reports and managing quality documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Required skills

• First‑article inspection (FAI)
• In‑process inspection
• Inspection equipment operation
• Quality Management System (QMS) knowledge
• IT tools for inspection reporting

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £36,000‑£39,000 per annum.
• 39‑hour working week with early finish every Friday (1:15 pm).
• Overtime paid at 1.3× on weekdays and 1.5× on weekends.
• 25 days annual leave plus additional holidays during the Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.