Lead Quality Inspector – Precision Engineering (Onsite)

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to lead a small inspection team in a precision engineering environment based on site in Basildon, Essex. The role focuses on hands-on inspection, mentorship, and compliance with quality standards.

You will manage workloads, drive NCR investigations and improvements, and ensure documentation and FAIRs are accurately maintained within a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within regulated industries (ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO13485, AS9100) preferred.
• Proficient with metrology tools (verniers, micrometers) and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inspection department (4 Inspectors) and manage workloads.
• Train, mentor and develop team members.
• Ensure inspection activities meet company, customer and legal requirements.
• Identify NCRs and support root cause investigations.
• Communicate quality issues with stakeholders and escalate major problems.
• Review and action non-conformities and supplier returns.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality processes.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing parts; maintain documentation.
• Create, manage and review FAIRs.

Skills

Quality inspection

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Quality systems

Tools

Faro Arm

CMM

Micrometers

Verniers

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to lead a small inspection team in a precision engineering environment based on site in Basildon, Essex. The role focuses on hands-on inspection, mentorship, and compliance with quality standards.

You will manage workloads, drive NCR investigations and improvements, and ensure documentation and FAIRs are accurately maintained within a regulated setting.