Quality Inspector – Precision Engineering

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business that produces precision‑engineered components. The role involves detailed inspections, managing supplier quality issues and supporting continuous improvement across production and supplier operations.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of complex components using CMM and Faro Arm equipment.
• Raise non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and support root‑cause investigations.
• Manage supplier quality issues, communicate KPIs and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in both supplier and production environments.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and apply geometric tolerancing.

Required profile

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a machine shop, manufacturing engineering or precision‑engineering environment.
• Experience working to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Strong understanding of quality tools such as SPC and AQL.
• Proven ability to manage supplier/vendor quality issues and non‑conformances.

Required skills

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation.
• Faro Arm inspection equipment.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) methodology.
• ISO 9001:2015 quality management.
• Metrology equipment handling in precision engineering.
• Engineering drawing interpretation and geometric tolerancing.
• Supplier quality management and root‑cause analysis.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £44,000 DOE.
• Full‑time permanent role with flexible shifts (Mon‑Thu, early finish Friday, no weekends).
• Opportunity to work with advanced metrology equipment in a technically advanced environment.