In-Process Quality Inspector & ISO 9001 Specialist

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Ltd seeks a Quality Inspector to manage in-process and final inspections, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance. The role involves analysing drawings, calibrating measurement tools, and liaising with customers and suppliers to drive continuous quality improvements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CMMs, NCR processes, and a disciplined, team-oriented approach to maintain quality across production and supply chains.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use measurement equipment including CMM.
• Experience in ISO 9001 environment and NCR handling.
• Strong teamwork and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and returns from suppliers/outsourced.
• Approve In-Process production and validate First-Off measurements.
• Maintain calibration of metrology gauges and equipment to ISO 9001.
• Document all inspection results in internal systems.
• Raise and investigate NCRs with corrective/preventive actions.
• Present KPI statistics for monthly review.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers and conduct audits when required.
• Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation as it relates to Production.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Use measurement equipment

CMM programming/operation

Quality inspection

ISO 9001 experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

Programmable CMM

Metrology gauges

Job description

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Ltd seeks a Quality Inspector to manage in-process and final inspections, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance. The role involves analysing drawings, calibrating measurement tools, and liaising with customers and suppliers to drive continuous quality improvements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CMMs, NCR processes, and a disciplined, team-oriented approach to maintain quality across production and supply chains.