Lead Quality Inspector

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to manage the QC team and ensure high-quality standards. Responsibilities include leading inspections and overseeing non-conformance reports, while promoting safety and quality throughout the organization. The role offers a starting salary of £39,140 per annum and a compressing working week, including 33 days holiday and various benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Health & Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and cashback at retailers

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Leading a QC or inspection team is a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with quality tools and techniques is essential.
• Experience with alloys, casting, NDT, welding, and coating processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Control Team and inspection schedules.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections.
• Oversee non-conformance reports and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Support internal audits and customer inspections.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement across the QC team.

Skills

Strong understanding of complex drawings, specifications, and geometric tolerancing

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on experience with CMMs

Education

Technical apprenticeship or qualification in Quality or Manufacturing

Tools

Mechanical & electrical inspection equipment

Hardness and PMI testing

Job description

Lead Quality Inspector required for a global engineering company based in Elland, Yorkshire. A 4-day working week, 33 days holiday, and an excellent benefits package are all available to the successful candidate.

The core purpose of the Lead Quality Inspector role is to manage day-to-day priorities, providing expertise in measurement techniques, problem solving, and supporting the delivery of conforming product and associated documentation. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone with strong technical skills and proven experience in engineering.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £39,140 per annum
• Compressed 37‑hour working week - Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday, 07:00‑16:45
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution, enhanced company sick pay, and life assurance (2x or 4x salary)
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Health cashback plan covering GP, dental, physio and more; DSE eye test vouchers; and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support, face‑to‑face counselling, and access to the Wisdom App for health and wellbeing resources
• Discounts and cashback at high street retailers, on travel, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more
• Free on‑site parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, and access to Costco membership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Control Team, providing day-to-day direction and technical support to ensure inspection schedules, quality standards, and business priorities are met.
• Perform dimensional, visual and functional inspections of components, assemblies, castings, forgings, bar, machined surfaces and complex assemblies, including hardness, surface finish and PMI checks.
• Oversee the management of non‑conformance reports, driving containment, corrective and preventive actions, and maintaining calibration of all measuring equipment.
• Support internal audits, represent the company during customer and third‑party inspections, and provide technical assistance and problem resolution.
• Promote a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the QC team.

Key Requirements

• A technical apprenticeship or qualification in Quality or Manufacturing
• Proven experience leading a QC or inspection team would be a distinct advantage
• Strong understanding of complex drawings, specifications and geometric tolerancing
• Hands‑on experience with CMMs, mechanical & electrical inspection equipment, hardness and PMI testing
• Knowledge of quality tools and techniques; experience with alloys, casting, NDT, welding and coating processes is advantageous
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with a strong focus on quality and safety standards

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