Hands-On Quality Engineer: Metrology & Process Improvement

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector for Buckinghamshire, focusing on prototype and low-volume components produced by metal and polymer processes.

You will perform dimensional/visual inspections, first-off and final checks, interpret drawings, manage non-conformances, and support QMS activities while maintaining calibration records and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional and visual inspection of components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• First-off, in-process and final inspection.
• Using manual measuring equipment and advanced metrology tools.
• Managing non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Supporting supplier quality, customer quality and QMS activities.
• Maintaining calibration records and driving quality improvements.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Drawing interpretation

ISO 9001 knowledge

CMM experience

FAIRs experience

GD&T

3D scanning

Tools

CMM

FAIRs

GD&T

3D scanning

Job description

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector for Buckinghamshire, focusing on prototype and low-volume components produced by metal and polymer processes.

You will perform dimensional/visual inspections, first-off and final checks, interpret drawings, manage non-conformances, and support QMS activities while maintaining calibration records and driving improvements.