Inspection Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing organisation is looking for a dynamic Inspection Engineer to lead its inspection team at a Lincolnshire site. In this hands-on leadership role, you will not only supervise a small team but also have the opportunity to shape the department, drive development, and implement high-precision standards in inspection processes. The role promises a supportive environment for growth, along with competitive benefits including a company pension and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Subsidised healthcare and personal accident cover

Bike to Work scheme

Subsidised on-site canteen

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in inspection, preferably through an apprenticeship.
• Proven ability to program and operate CMMs, especially Mitutoyo.
• Capable of interpreting complex engineering drawings with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 6–8 inspectors in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot inspection challenges and guide machine operators.
• Drive the department's return to a 'centre of excellence' in inspection.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Metrology principles

Education

HNC or HND in relevant field

Tools

CMM programming (Mitutoyo, Zeiss)

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Are you an experienced Inspection Engineer ready to take on a leadership role? Would you like the opportunity to shape a high-performing team in a global manufacturing organisation?

This is a hands-on leadership role at a leading manufacturing site in Lincolnshire, where you'll supervise and support a team of 6–8 inspectors. With a strong reputation for high-precision components and global operations, the business is looking for a confident and skilled Lead Inspector to join the team and shape the department!

What You’ll Be Doing as an Inspection Engineer?

• Leading a small team within the inspection department, reporting directly to the Head of Quality Control.
• Supporting technical discussions with Process and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Troubleshooting inspection challenges and advising machine operators on measurement and drawing interpretation.
• Using and programming CMM machines (Mitutoyo – MCosmos; Zeiss – Calypso).
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings with GD&T, using both imperial and metric units.
• Operating manual inspection equipment and understanding machining processes like turning, milling, and grinding.
• Taking a leading role in team development, training, and succession planning.
• Driving the department’s return to a “centre of excellence” for inspection.

What You’ll Need as an Inspection Engineer?

• A strong inspection background with at least 5 years' experience, ideally coming through an apprenticeship, HNC or HND route.
• Proven ability to program and operate CMMs (Mitutoyo essential, Zeiss desirable).
• Deep understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and metrology principles (including submicron measurement).
• Experience working within precision engineering, ideally aerospace or similar.
• Confident leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and train others

Why Join as an Inspection Engineer?

This is more than a supervisory role. It's a chance to shape, lead and grow the department and support the development of more junior members of the team. You’ll work in a high-precision environment with the backing of a global organisation — and the freedom to make the department your own.

You’ll also benefit from:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Subsidised healthcare and personal accident cover
• Bike to Work scheme, subsidised on-site canteen and free on-site parking

If you're a dynamic Inspection Engineer who is looking for a chance to shape and develop a department, with a growing manufacturing organisation, please get in touch!